J. Neal Lamoreaux

James Neal Lamoreaux (May 3, 1889 – February 6, 1954) was an American politician from Michigan.

Early life

J. Neal Lamoreaux was born on May 3, 1889, in Comstock Park, Michigan, to parents James E. Lamoreaux and Lizzie Lamoreaux. J. Neal graduated from McLachlan Business College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. J. Neal was of French ancestry.

Career

Lamoreaux was involved in the dairy business. On November 8, 1932, Lamoreaux was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 17th district from January 1, 1933, to January 1, 1935. Lamoreaux was defeated when he attempted re-election in 1934. On November 3, 1936, Lamoreaux was re-elected to the state senate, where he represented the same district again from January 1, 1937, to January 1, 1939. In 1938 and 1940, Lamoreaux was defeated for re-election to the state senate. In 1944, unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives representing Michigan's 5th congressional district. That same year, Lamoreaux served as a presidential elector.

Personal life

On September 26, 1916, Lamoreaux married Georgia Geneski. Lamoreaux was a member of the Elks and the Maccabees. Lamoreaux was Catholic.

Death

Lamoreaux died on February 6, 1954.