Legislator Details

Image of Philip B. Wachtel
Image Description:
P.B. Wachtel portrait from Manual 1891 [unpaged]

Philip B. Wachtel
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/28/1851
City: Centerville, PA
County: Elk County, PA
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/14/1913
City: Petoskey, MI
County: Emmet County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/17/1913
City: Petoskey, MI
County: Emmet County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Alice M. Wachtel, 1882; children: 5, Emma M., Winfield W., Adelaide A., Williston or Willis, and Bruce B.

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: telegrapher, banker, real estate, insurance
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended common schools and Clearfield Academy, PA; attended Iron City College, Pittsburgh, PA.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Mary (Meyers) Wachtel. From his 17th to 23d years he was engaged as a telegraph operator at a number of important points . The principal ones where he was placed by the companies were Crestline, Columbus, Xenia and Cincinnati, in Ohio, and Fort Wayne, IN. The next 5 years he was one of the proprietors of the Wachtel House ( hotel ) at St. Marys, PA. He located in Petoskey, 1878 to establish northern Michigan's first bank, which he operated for 8 years. Village president of Petoskey, MI, 1885-86. Fusion candidate for secretary of state of Michigan, 1886. Mayor of Petoskey, MI, 1900-01. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1900. Democratic candidate for Michigan state senate 29th District, 1910. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1912.

Notable Facts:
He was on the first counsel after incorporation for Petoskey [1878].

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Seventh Legislature, 1893-1894
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Railroads , Rules and Joint Rules , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: 1/4/1893
County of Residence Emmet
District: Cheboygan
District Description: Counties of Cheboygan, Emmet, Manitou and Presque Isle

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
Notes:
Thirty-Sixth Legislature, 1891-1892
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On:
Postions Held: Speaker

City of Residence: Petoskey
County of Residence Emmet
District: Cheboygan
District Description: Counties of Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle

Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Fifth Legislature, 1889-1890
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Reform School, State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Petoskey
County of Residence Emmet
District: Cheboyban
District Description: Counties of Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle

Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1893 p.621-2; Manual 1889 p.661-2; Michiganology; USCen 1900, 1910
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