James Neal Lamoreaux (May 3, 1889 – February 6, 1954) was an American politician from Michigan.

J. Neal Lamoreaux
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 1, 1933 – January 1, 1935
Preceded byJames Abner Skinner
Succeeded byM. Harold Saur
In office
January 1, 1937 – January 1, 1939
Preceded byM. Harold Saur
Succeeded byM. Harold Saur
Personal details
Born(1889-05-03)May 3, 1889
Comstock Park, Michigan
DiedFebruary 6, 1954(1954-02-06) (aged 64)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGeorgia Geneski
Alma materMcLachlan Business College

Early life

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J. Neal Lamoreaux was born on May 3, 1889, in Comstock Park, Michigan, to parents James E. Lamoreaux and Lizzie Lamoreaux.[1] J. Neal graduated from McLachlan Business College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. J. Neal was of French ancestry.[2]

Career

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Lamoreaux was involved in the dairy business. On November 8, 1932, Lamoreaux was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 17th district from January 1, 1933, to January 1, 1935. Lamoreaux was defeated when he attempted re-election in 1934. On November 3, 1936, Lamoreaux was re-elected to the state senate, where he represented the same district again from January 1, 1937, to January 1, 1939.[2] In 1938 and 1940, Lamoreaux was defeated for re-election to the state senate. In 1944, unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives representing Michigan's 5th congressional district. That same year, Lamoreaux served as a presidential elector.[1]

Personal life

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On September 26, 1916, Lamoreaux married Georgia Geneski. Lamoreaux was a member of the Elks and the Maccabees. Lamoreaux was Catholic.[1]

Death

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Lamoreaux died on February 6, 1954.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Lamb-hale to Lancas". Political Graveyard. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Legislator Details - James Neal Lamoreaux". Library of Michigan. Retrieved July 16, 2020.