Legislator Details
James J. (Jencks) Jakway
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/20/1863
City: Benton Harbor, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/13/1949
City:
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Benton Harbor, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Crystal Springs Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nettie M. Closson, dau of G.M. Closson 7/9/1888 in Benton Harbor, MI; children: 2, Clara J. (Culby) and Beatrice (Anderson)
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, fruit grower, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Benton Harbor; 1887 Bachelors, 1912 Master of Agriculture, Michigan Agricultural College (MSU)
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish and French ancestry. Son of Rev. James H. and Mary Amanda (Pearl) Jakway. Taught school 8 years, fruit farmer for 20 years. He served as Benton Twp Supervisor for 32 years; State Board of Agriculture 1937-43 and Michigan State Farm Bureau (President)
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Horticulture , Kalamazoo State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/5/1912
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1913
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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