James H. Sinclair

American politician (1871–1943)

James Sinclair


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

Personal details
Born	James Herbert Sinclair October 9, 1871 St. Marys, Ontario, Canada
Died	September 5, 1943 (aged 71) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Political party	Republican

James Herbert Sinclair (October 9, 1871 – September 5, 1943) was a U.S. Republican politician.

He was born near St. Marys, Ontario, Canada and moved to Dakota Territory 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.

U.S. House of Representatives
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