Legislator Details

Image of Dr. Victor  F. Huntley
Image Description:
Portrait from:History of Wexford County, Michigan : embracing a concise review of its early settlement, industrial development and present conditions, compiled by John H. Wheeler, 1903, facing p.506

Dr. Victor F. Huntley
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/6/1854
City: Belmont, NY
County: Allegany County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 6/11/1930
City: Ingham Township, MI
County: Ingham County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/13/1930
City: Delta Township, MI
County: Eaton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Deepdale Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Harriet E. Castle, 1875; children: 3, Fred M and 2 that died in infancy

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, physician
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Grand Rapids schools; one year at Albion College; graduated from Chicago Homeopathic Medical College in 1881 and post graduate courses in 1890, 1894, 1899 and 1901.

Biographical Sketch:
Of English ancestry. Son of Frederick M. and Louisa E. (King) Huntley. The family moved to Grand Rapids, MI, via Wisconsin, in 1963. After leaving school he was a wool turner for one year and taught school. In 1874, he studied medicine with Dr. William Whippy in Goshen, IN before attending medical school. He began practicing medicine in Jennings, Missaukee Co., MI in 1882. In May 1886, he moved to Manton, Wexford Co. He served as postmaster; member of the Board of US Pension Examiners; and an officer in the Manton Development Association. He became a partner in the Williams Mercantile Co. in November 1902, serving as president of the company for a time. He served as township clerk 4 years, village assessor 7 years, and also served on the board of education. Member of the Masons; Shiners; the Michigan State Medical Society and the Tri-county Medical Society.

Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Public Health , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Revision & Amendment of the Constitution
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Manton
County of Residence Wexford
District: Wexford
District Description: Counties of Lake and Wexford

Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 12/31/1910

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Public Health

Bibliography:

Wheeler p.506-8, includes portrait; Manual 1909 p.735; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portraits; USCen 1900, 1910; Michiganology