W. Frank James

Background

James, W. Frank was born on May 23, 1873 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Son of William F. and Elizabeth A. (Williams) James.

Education

Student Albion (Michigan) College, 1890-1891.

Career

Private 34 Michigan, War with Spain, Cuba. Company Treasurer, Houghton Company, Michigan. Alderman and Mayor, Hancock, Michigan State Senator, 32 District, Michigan, 2 terms.

Congressman, 12 District Michigan, elected to 64 Congress and all succeeding ones.

Membership

Member: Knight Templar. Shrine; Masons, 32°; Forester of American. Knights of Maccabees.

Elks; Eagles; Sons of St. George. Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias. Spanish War Veterans.

Veterans of Foreign Wars. Society of Santiago; Dokays. Eastern Star.

Connections

Married Jennie M. Mingay, March 18, 1904. Children: Anne, Frank, Newell, Jean.

Father:

William F. James

Mother:

Elizabeth A. (Williams) James

Spouse:

Jennie M. Mingay

child:

Jean James

child:

Frank James

child:

Newell James

child:

Anne James