James E. Defebaugh

James Elliott Defebaugh III
James Elliott Defebaugh III
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives; from the 65th district
	In office; January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	William P. Hampton
Succeeded by	Ruth B. McNamee
Personal details
Born	October 8, 1926; United States Army Air Force
Battles/wars	World War II

James E. Defebaugh III (October 8, 1926 – October 16, 2014) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1971 to 1982.^[1]

Biography

Defebaugh was born in

United States Army Air Force during World War II and was a graduate of Knox College. Defebaugh later worked as an advertising consultant with the Campbell Ewald firm in Detroit, primarily working with Chevrolet and Procter & Gamble

. Defebaugh married Lois on October 17, 1953; she died in the fall of 2013.

The chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party from 1968 to 1970, Defebaugh was elected to the House in 1970. During his tenure in the House, he was Republican whip and assistant floor leader. Defebaugh also served on the Michigan Bicentennial Commission, the Governor's Advisory Commission on the Regulation of Financial Institutions, and the Interstate Cooperation Commission.^[2]

Defebaugh sexually abused his daughter and forever changed the trajectory of her life. She has passed, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and passion- his legacy is one of pain, turmoil, and familial disintegration. LONG LIVE JCR! ^[3]

Defebaugh enjoyed history, particularly the Civil War. With his wife, he also traveled to 21 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.^[4]

References

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[1] The Political Graveyard: Defebaugh, James E.

[2] House Resolution 477 (2014): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for James E. Defebaugh, former member of the House of Representatives

[3] Obituary for James E. Defebaugh

[4] Obituary for James E. Defebaugh

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