Legislator Details


William F. Miller
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 55

Vital Records Information:

Birth

Date: 1/1/1865
City: Hancock, MI
County: Houghton County, MI
Country: US
 

Death

Date: 12/23/1942
City: Houghton, MI
County: Houghton County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:

Burial

Date: 12/26/1942
City: Houghton, MI
County: Houghton County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Forest Hill Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Pomela Duguette, dau. of George and Adrienne (Lecompte) Duguette, 12/25/1890, in Calumet, MI; children: 3, Harrison W., Claude D. and William L.

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: bookkeeper, accountant
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Calumet public schools; attended Valparaiso University [Indiana Normal School]

Biographical Sketch:
Of German descent. Son of William F. and Catherine (Mattern or Martin) Miller. From 1881-91 he was a bookkeeper for L. Hennes & Co. in Calumet, MI. He was secretary of the Republican county committee for 15 years and was chairman for 1 year. He served as village president, county treasurer and secretary of the school board 21 years. He was chief accountant for the Penisula Electric Light Co. until October 1902, when he became secretary-treasurer for the Haas Brewing Co. and auditor and land agent for Houghton County. Mr. Miller was secretary-treasurer of the Arcadian Consolidated Mining Co. Member of Knights of Pythias; Elks; and Odd Fellows.

Notable Facts:
1/1/1865 is actual dob.

Sessions Served:

Fifty-First Legislature, 1921-1922

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals , Industrial School for Boys , State Public Schools , Public Utilities
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Houghton
County of Residence Houghton
District: Houghton 3
District Description: Townships: Adams, Chassell, Duncan, Elm River, Hancock, Laird, Portage, Quincy, and Stanton; Hancock city

Date Elected: 11/2/1920
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1921
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1921 p.703; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com; Sawyer 3:1166; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1900, 1910
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