James F. Smith (August 15, 1923 – September 11, 2007) was a Michigan politician.
James F. Smith | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore P. Mansour |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. Mueller |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| In office January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Crim |
| Succeeded by | F. Robert Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1923 Davison, Michigan, US |
| Died | September 11, 2007 (aged 84) Davison, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Emma Jean Pearson |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University Amherst College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
editSmith was born on August 15, 1923, in Davison, Michigan. Smith attended Michigan State University and Amherst College.[1]
Career
editSmith served in the United States Army in World War II from 1943 to 1946.[2]
Smith worked as a businessman before his political career. Smith served in local government of Davison, at different times serving there on the city council and later as mayor. Smith also served on the Genesee County Board of Supervisors. On November 8, 1966, Smith was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 79th district from January 1, 1967, to January 1, 1973. On November 7, 1972, Smith was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 83rd district from January 1, 1974, to January 1, 1977.[1]
Personal life
editOn September 14, 1946, Smith married Emma Jean Pearson.[1] Together they had three children. Smith was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks. Smith was Baptist.[3]
Death
editSmith died on September 11, 2007, in Davison. His residence at the time of his death was Charlevoix, Michigan. He was interred at Davison Cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details – James F. Smith". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "House Photos and Biographies, 1975–1976" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Smith, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.