J. Lee Morford

J. Lee Morford (June 14, 1873 – 1940) was a Michigan politician.

J. Lee Morford
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 29th district
In office
January 6, 1915 – 1918
Preceded byFrank Douglas Scott
Succeeded byHerbert F. Baker
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Presque Isle County district
In office
January 4, 1911 – 1914
Personal details
Born(1873-06-14)June 14, 1873
Unionville, Michigan
Died1940 (aged 66-90)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Grace

Early life

Morford was born on June 14, 1873 in Unionville, Michigan. Morford was of Scottish ancestry.[1] When Morford was fifteen, he took over management of the farm he spent most of his previous life on. When he was eighteen years old, Morford moved to Caro, Michigan, where he graduated high school. In 1900, he moved to Gaylord, Michigan.[2]

Career

In Gaylord, Morford served four terms as village president.[2] At some point in his life, Morford worked as an undertaker and at some point as a banker.[1] On November 8, 1910, Morford was elected as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Presque Isle County district. He served in this position from January 4, 1911 to 1914. On November 3, 1914, Morford was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 29th district. He served in this position from January 6, 1915 to 1918.[2]

Personal life

Morford was married to Grace.[3]

Death

Morford died in 1940. He was interred at Fairview Cemetery in Gaylord, Michigan.[3]

References
  1. "Morehouse to Morgali". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  2. "Legislator Details - J. Lee Morford". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  3. "J. Lee Morford Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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