James H. DeCoursey Jr. explained

James H. DeCoursey, Jr.
Office:36th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
Governor:Robert Docking
Term Start:January 13, 1969
Term End:January 11, 1971
Predecessor:John Crutcher
Successor:Reynolds Shultz
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:7 July 1932
Birth Place:Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Death Place:Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Kansas
University of Notre Dame
Occupation:Lawyer

James Henry DeCoursey Jr. (July 7, 1932 October 17, 2016) was an American politician who served as the 36th lieutenant governor of Kansas from 1969 to 1971. DeCoursey was an alumnus of the University of Kansas and University of Notre Dame and held Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Finance) degrees.[1] He died in 2016 at the age of 84.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kansas Voter's Guide. 28 August 1970. Bureau of Governmental Research, University of Kansas. Google Books.
  2. Web site: James Henry de Coursey Jr. Obituary (1932 - 2016) Kansas City Star. .