James Monroe (Michigan politician)
James Monroe was a Michigan politician.Early life
James Monroe was born in New York in 1816. James' father was Stephen Monroe. In 1838, James settled in Albion, Michigan.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. At some point, Monroe served as Calhoun County sheriff and as United States marshal for western Michigan.Monroe married Harriet around 1841. Together, they had five children.Death
Monroe later lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Monroe died on July 16, 1899 in Kalamazoo.
