James H. DeCoursey Jr.

James Henry DeCoursey Jr. (July 7, 1932 October 17, 2016) was an American politician. He was the 36th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas from 1969 to 1971. DeCoursey was an alumnus of the University of Kansas and University of Notre Dame and holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Finance) degrees.[1] He died in 2016 at the age of 84.[2]

James H. DeCoursey, Jr.
36th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
In office
January 13, 1969  January 11, 1971
GovernorRobert Docking
Preceded byJohn Crutcher
Succeeded byReynolds Shultz
Personal details
Born(1932-07-07)July 7, 1932
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 2016(2016-10-17) (aged 84)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Kansas
University of Notre Dame
OccupationLawyer

References

  1. "Kansas Voter's Guide". Bureau of Governmental Research, University of Kansas. 28 August 1970 via Google Books.
  2. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=182015864
Political offices
Preceded by
John Crutcher
Lieutenant Governor of Kansas
1969–1971
Succeeded by
Reynolds Shultz
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