Legislator Details
William H. McFadzen
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/14/1862
City: Chattam-Kent Municipality, ON
County:
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 5/4/1955
City: Filer Township, MI
County: Manistee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Manistee, MI
County: Manistee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Margaret Cecelia Juneau about `887; children: 4, Isabelle M. (Anderson), Arthur, Donald and Ellis
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: shingle mill worker, merchant, grocer, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Filer Township
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish descent. When 4 years old, he came with his parents and settled in Filer Township, Manistee County, MI. At age 15, he began work in the shingle mills as packer and jointer until 1889. He then engaged in the general merchandise business in Oak Hill, MI. He was elected supervisor of Filer Township in 1903; and chairman of the board in 1907 and again in 1908.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Federal Relations , School for the Blind , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Oak Hill
County of Residence Alpena
District: Manistee
District Description: Manistee County
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: Unknown
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Federal Relations