James F Rumer

# Birth: 12 DEC 1852 in Logan County, Ohio
# Death: 8 MAR 1929 in Genesee County, Michigan
# Burial: Davison Cemetery, Richfield Twp., Genesee County, Michigan


Michigan Medical History Volume II
Dr. James F. Rumer (1852-1929) was born in Ohio and after graduation from Northwood Academy in 1872 taught school. He came to Mt. Morris, Michigan in 1882 practiced with the late Dr. Bardwell, then independently in Mt. Morris and Richfield. He studied at Rush in 1888 and was graduated from Kentucky School of Medicine the following year. He was treasurer of the Davison Road Cart Company in 1892.

Dr. James F. Rumer, born in Logan County, Ohio, December 12, 1852, was educated at Huntsville College, taught school, attended Rush Medical College, was graduated in 1889 from the Kentucky School of Medicine, Louisville.
He was president of Davison Village and of the school board and of the Genesee County Medical Society; was senator from the thirteenth district in 1905-1906.

Michigan Medical History Volume I
"Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock for Dr. James F. Rumer, former state senator and Republican leader of this district for many years, who died at his home in Davidson, Friday night. Burial will be in the village cemetery.
"Dr. Rumer was born in Rushsylvania, Logan county, Ohio, in 1852 and came to Michigan when he was 30 years old. He lived in Davidson for 29 years after residing in Mt. Morris and Richfield township.
"Elected to the state senate in 1905 and 1906, Dr. Rumer was later appointed t the board of pardons and paroles. His extensive political career included the presidency f the village of Davidson and a long service on the village school board. Governor Fred M. Warner appointed him to a long state pardon board. His professional practice included the duties of district surgeon for the Grand Trunk railroad for many years.
"Dr. Rumer was a member of the Genesee County Medical Association, a life member of Davidson lodge, No. 236, F. and A. M. Bay City consistory Scottish Rite and the Elf Khurafeh temple Mystic Shrine and a member of the Odd Fellows."
Dr. Rumer left the five children--among them Dr. Edward C. Rumer of Flint. He was a diligent medical society member, a conscientious practitioner, a companionable associate.