James H. Sinclair
James Herbert Sinclair (October 9, 1871 – September 5, 1943) was a U.S. Republican politician.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Daniel Norton |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
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| Born | James Herbert Sinclair October 9, 1871 St. Marys, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 5, 1943 (aged 71) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
He was born near St. Marys, Ontario, Canada and moved to North Dakota in 1883. He was elected to North Dakota's State House of Representatives between 1915 and 1919 and then as a Republican member of North Dakota's congressional delegation for 8 consecutive terms between 1919 and 1935.
Sources
- United States Congress. "James H. Sinclair (id: S000442)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Patrick D. Norton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota's 3rd congressional district 1919 – 1933 |
Succeeded by none (seat lost by reapportionment) |
| Preceded by Thomas Hall (1st) and Olger B. Burtness (2nd) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota's at-large congressional district with William Lemke 1933 – 1935 |
Succeeded by Usher L. Burdick |
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| Two seats at-large (1903–1913) |
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| Three districts (1913–1933) |
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| Two seats at-large (1933–1963) |
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| Two districts (1963–1973) |
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| One seat at-large (1973–present) | |||||||
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