James H. Sinclair
American politician (1871–1943)
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James Herbert Sinclair (October 9, 1871 – September 5, 1943) was American farmer and politician of the Republican Party and Nonpartisan League[1] who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1919 to 1933.
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Preceded byPatrick Norton
Succeeded byUsher L. Burdick
Constituency3rd district (1919–1933)
At-large district (1933–1935)
At-large district (1933–1935)
BornJames Herbert Sinclair
October 9, 1871
October 9, 1871
St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
James Sinclair | |
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Portrait by Harris & Ewing c. 1919–1933 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Norton |
| Succeeded by | Usher L. Burdick |
| Constituency | 3rd district (1919–1933) At-large district (1933–1935) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Herbert Sinclair October 9, 1871 St. Marys, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 5, 1943 (aged 71) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican (NPL) |
He was born near St. Marys, Ontario, Canada and moved to Dakota Territory in 1883. He was elected to North Dakota's State House of Representatives, serving from 1915 to 1919.
