James P. Hannan Explained

James P. Hannan
State Senate:Michigan
District:18th
Predecessor:Clarence A. Reid
Successor:Clarence A. Reid
Term Start:January 1, 1949
Term End:1950
Birth Date:5 July 1918
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York
Death Date:October 1987 (aged 69)
Spouse:Marion Davis
Children:Patricia Hannan, James Hannan, Kathleen Hannan, John Hannan, Elizabeth Culver-Bombard, David Hannan
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:Wayne State University
Battles:World War II

James P. Hannan (July 5, 1918October 1987) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Hannan was born in Buffalo, New York on July 5, 1918. Hannan graduated from elementary school in Golden, Colorado and from high school in Milan, Michigan. Hannan earned a Bachelor of Laws from Wayne State University.[1]

Military career

Hannan served in the United States Army during World War II.[2]

Career

Hannan was a lawyer.[2] On November 2, 1948, Hannan was elected to the position of member of the Michigan Senate from the 18th district. He was sworn in on January 5, 1949 and served until 1950.[1] Hannan was an unsuccessful candidate in the Democratic primary for the position of member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan's 17th district in 1952.[2]

Death

Hannan died in October 1987. His last residence was Pearce, Arizona.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - James P. Hannan . . December 13, 2019.
  2. Web site: Hannabury to Hanselman . . December 13, 2019.