Legislator Details
Image Description:
Arthur J. Waters portrait from Nimmo p.121
Arthur J. Waters portrait from Nimmo p.121
Arthur James Waters
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 44
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/23/1860
City: Manchester, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/9/1937
City: Brooklyn, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/11/1937
City: Norvell, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Cora Louise Halliday, dau. of Timothy B. and ?? (Blanchard) Halliday, 6/9/1895, in Norvell, MI; children: 1, Gaita Louise (Cathey); Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, farmer, lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended high school in Manchester; attended University of Michigan
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Jane (Sutton) Waters. He worked on a farm until 21, and taught school winters for 4 years, and farmed on his own account for 3 years. Began practicing law around 1891. He served as president of Manchester village for 2 terms.
Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security , Upper Peninsula Hospital for Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Manchester
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description: City of Ypsilanti; townships of Augusta, Bridgewater, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline, Scio, Sharon, Superior, York and Ypsilanti
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Upper Peninsula Hospital for the Insane
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Revision and Amendment of the Statutes , State House of Correction , Village Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Manchester
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Village Corporations