James F. Smith (Michigan politician)
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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 |
| Died | September 11, 2007 (aged 84) Davison, Michigan, US |
| 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 |
James F. Smith (August 15, 1923 – September 11, 2007) was a Michigan politician.
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]