Legislator Details
James Kirk
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 63
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/30/1879
City: Fairgrove Township
County: Tuscola
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/5/1957
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Marital Information:
Married Janie C. Borland of Juniata Township, Tuscola county on July 7, 1904; two children, William S. & Elizabeth Jane
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: farmer, sheriff
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Education:
district schools & Bay City HS
Bay City Business College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William & Elizabeth Kirk; his father William served in the house of representtives in 1901 & 1903.
Notable Facts:
Worked as farmer and sheriff
Member of the Masons
According to House Journal, 1957, p.13, HR 6 he died 1/5/1957.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Vassar
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description: Tuscola County
Date Elected: 11/2/1948
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1949
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Caro State Hospital, Rules and Resolutions, State House of Correction & Branch of the State Prison in the Upper Peninsula , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Vassar
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description: County of Tuscola
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Rules and Resolutions
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Coldwater State Home and Training School, General Taxation , State Library , Traverse City State Hospital
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City of Residence: Vassar
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description: County of Tuscola
Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Caro State Hospital, Public Safety , Public Utilities , State Library , Transportation
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City of Residence: Vassar
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description: County of Tuscola
Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
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