James H. Lincoln
American judge (1916–2011)
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James H. Lincoln (August 26, 1916 – July 23, 2011[1]) was a Detroit City councilman, Juvenile Justice Court judge, and author residing in Harbor Beach, Michigan.
James H. Lincoln | |
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| Born | August 26, 1916 Sand Beach Township, MI |
| Died | July 23, 2011 Harbor Beach, MI |
| Occupations | Juvenile Court Judge, Author |
Life and career
James H. Lincoln was born and raised in the community of Harbor Beach, Michigan. In 1938, he graduated from the University of Michigan where he played football,[2] and went on to obtain a Juris Doctor degree from the Detroit College of Law in 1943.[3] In 1953, Lincoln made an unsuccessful run for mayor of Detroit, ultimately losing to incumbent Albert Cobo. He was elected to a seat on the Detroit City Council in 1954 and retained his position until 1960,[4] when he was appointed a probate court judge by Michigan governor G. Mennen Williams.[5] He was later assigned to be a juvenile court judge where he served until 1977.[6] From 1971 to 1972, Lincoln served as the president of National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.[7] Following his retirement, Wayne County named the James H. Lincoln Juvenile Justice Hall in his honor.[8][9] Lincoln died in his home on Lake Huron on July 23, 2011.[10]