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

James P. Hannan
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 18th district
In office
January 1, 1949 – 1950
Preceded byClarence A. Reid
Succeeded byClarence A. Reid
Personal details
Born(1918-07-05)July 5, 1918
Buffalo, New York
DiedOctober 1987 (aged 69)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarion Davis
ChildrenPatricia Hannan, James Hannan, Kathleen Hannan, John Hannan, Elizabeth Culver-Bombard, David Hannan
Alma materWayne State University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life

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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

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

Career

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Legislator Details - James P. Hannan". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Hannabury to Hanselman". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 13, 2019.