James Kirk (Michigan politician)

James Kirk
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Tuscola County district
In office
January 1, 1943 – December 31, 1950
Preceded byAudley Rawson
Succeeded byAllison Green
Tuscola County Sheriff
In office
1931–1934
Personal details
Born(1879-07-30)July 30, 1879
Fairgrove Township, Michigan
DiedJanuary 5, 1957(1957-01-05) (aged 77)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJane

James Kirk (1879-1957) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Born in Fairgrove Township, Kirk was supervisor of Juniata Township for 14 years, and was elected Tuscola County sheriff in 1930. In 1942, Kirk was elected to the Legislature where he served four terms. He was defeated in the Republican primary in 1950 by Allison Green.[1]

Kirk's father William had served in the House in the early 1900s.[2]

  1. ^ The Cass City Chronicle: September 11, 1942
  2. ^ The Political Graveyard: Kirk, James