James Monroe (Michigan politician)
James Monroe (1816 – July 16, 1899) was a Michigan politician.
James Monroe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Calhoun County 1st district | |
| In office January 7, 1857 – December 31, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Dunakin |
| Succeeded by | William Cook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1816 New York |
| Died | July 16, 1899 (aged 82-83) Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life
James Monroe was born in New York in 1816. James' father was Stephen Monroe.[1] In 1838, James settled in Albion, Michigan.[2]
Career
In 1848, Monroe started a stove manufacturing shop. He continued this business until 1859. On November 4, 1856, Monroe was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Calhoun County 1st district from January 7, 1857 to December 31, 1860.[1] At some point, Monroe served as Calhoun County sheriff and as United States marshal for western Michigan.[2]
Personal life
Monroe married Harriet around 1841. Together, they had five children.[1]
Death
Monroe later lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Monroe died on July 16, 1899 in Kalamazoo.[1]
References
- "Legislator Details - James Monroe". Library of Michigan. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators. Thorp & Godfrey, state printers – via Internet Archive.
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