Legislator Details
Walter J. James
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57
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Date: 1/29/1881
City: Mayville
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Number of Children: 1
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Biographical Sketch:
Retired from the automobile business in Flint, Michigan and served on the Genesee county board of supervisors as a city member also served on the ways and means committee. He was manager for Seymour H. Person for congress in Genesee county in 1930 and 1932 and had holdings in real estate.
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Elected to the legislature on the Republican ticket November 9, 1938.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Liquor Traffic , Newberry State Hospital , Printing , Social Aid and Welfare
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City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: City of Flint in Genesee County
Date Elected: 11/8/1938
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1939
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Newberry State Hospital