Legislator Details
William H. Aitkin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/16/1860
City: Port Sanilac, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 4/26/1927
City: Croswell, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/29/1927
City: Croswell, MI
County: Sanilac County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Croswell Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Hattie [Harriet C.] Waldo about 1884; children: 2, Ralph H. and Melvin H.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: bookkeeper, lawyer, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish descent. Son of William and Elizabeth (Harley) Aitkin. He worked as a clerk and bookkeeper until 1882 when he became a cashier at the Sanilac County Bank in Croswell. He was admitted to the bar, 1888; practiced law and engaged in banking. He moved to Gladwin in 1903. He was president of Croswell Milling Co., as well as the State Bank of Croswell and First State Bank of Gladwin.
Notable Facts:
Member of Michigan Republican State Executive Committee, 1899; member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1899
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Forestry & State Lands , Normal School at Kalamazoo , Constitutional Amendments , Geological Survey , Judiciary , Railroads , College of Mines
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City of Residence:
County of Residence Sanilac
District: 20
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of Constitutional Amendments Committee and College of Mines