Legislator Details
William B. Baum
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 36
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/23/1856
City: East Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/23/1947
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date:
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Maria Schneckenberger 1/12/1882, who died in 1923; children: Lucinda L. and William S.; married Nellie J. Turner Moore in 1924
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: hotel manager, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Martin B. and Catherine Baum. Began working for his father Martin Baum at Sherman House Hotel in 1873. Became partner in 1877, holding a one-fourth ownership stake. Served as alderman for four years and mayor of East Saginaw, 1888-1890. Mayor of Saginaw, 1896-1904, 1906-08. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1904. Member of Elks, Knights of Pythias, Freemasons, Maccabees and Foresters.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Municipal Corporations, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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