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James H. Sykes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the Tulsa County district | |
| In office November 1914 – November 1916 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Z. Curry William B. Williams[b] |
| Succeeded by | Glenn Condon[c] Harry H. Rogers |
| Personal details | |
| Died | May 2, 1934 Bixby, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic Party |
James H. Sykes was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He represented Tulsa County as a member of the Democratic Party.
Biography
[edit]James H. Sykes was born in 1879 or 1880.[2] He married Esther R. Overton in 1911.[3] The couple later divorced by 1918.[4]
Sykes campaigned for Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district in the 1912 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma.[5] He lost the Democratic primary to James S. Davenport, but carried Tulsa County.[6]
In 1914, Sykes filed for the Oklahoma House of Representatives' Tulsa County seat.[7] He lead the Democratic primary alongside Washington E. Hudson, defeating N. J. Coats, A. L. Jonas, Riley League, and M. McKenna in the top two primary.[8][9] Sykes and Hudson won the November election.[10]
Sykes ran for reelection in 1916 alongside fellow Democrat Kelley E. Gibson, but lost the November election to the Republican nominees Glenn Condon and Harry H. Rogers. Socialist candidates R. S. Lyon and J. A. Mooney also ran placing fifth and sixth.[11]
Sykes died on May 2, 1934, near Bixby, Oklahoma, of "heart trouble."[2]
Notes
[edit]- ↑ The Tulsa County district was a top-two district during the 5th Oklahoma Legislature.[1]
- ↑ The Tulsa County district was a top-two district during the 4th Oklahoma Legislature.[1]
- ↑ The Tulsa County district was a top-two district during the 6th Oklahoma Legislature.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Armstrong, Connie G. (2022). "Oklahoma Almanac 2021-2022". Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- 1 2 "James H. Sykes, Tulsa Attorney, Dies Suddenly". Bixby Bulletin. May 3, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Tulsa Attorney Claims Bride". The Tulsa Tribune. August 2, 1911. p. 5. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Alimony Installments Are Lagging Somewhat". Tulsa World. December 10, 1918. p. 6. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Jas. H. Sykes Announces". Broken Arrow Democrat. January 26, 1912. p. 6. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Davenport Wins the Nomination/Sykes Carries Tulsa Co". Broken Arrow Democrat. August 9, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "JAMES". Broken Arrow Ledger. June 4, 1914. p. 4. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Legislative Offices". Tulsa World. August 8, 1914. p. 10. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Democratic State Ticket". Broken Arrow Democrat. September 4, 1914. p. 2. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Count is Favoring Williams". Oklahoma Weekly World. November 12, 1914. p. 5. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Representatives in Legislature". Tulsa World. November 9, 1916. p. 6. Retrieved July 16, 2026.