James F. Smith
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
In office
January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1977
Preceded byTheodore P. Mansour
Succeeded byCharles L. Mueller
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 79th district
In office
January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1973
Preceded byBobby Crim
Succeeded byF. Robert Edwards
Personal details
Born(1923-08-15)August 15, 1923
Davison, Michigan, US
DiedSeptember 11, 2007(2007-09-11) (aged 84)
Davison, Michigan, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEmma Jean Pearson
Alma materMichigan State University
Amherst College
Military service
Allegiance United States Army
Years of service1943–1946
Battles/warsWorld War II

James F. Smith (August 15, 1923 – September 11, 2007) was a Michigan politician.

Early life and education

Smith was born on August 15, 1923, in Davison, Michigan. Smith attended Michigan State University and Amherst College.[1]

Career

Smith 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

On 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

Smith 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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Legislator Details – James F. Smith". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. ↑ "House Photos and Biographies, 1975–1976" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Smith, J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
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