Legislator Details

Image of Alexander Maitland Sr.
Image Description:
Alexander Maitland, portrait from Nimmo, p.74

Alexander Maitland Sr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 6/20/1844
City: Kilmarnock, Scotland
County: East Ayrshire, Scotland
Country: Scotland
 
Death
Date: 6/12/1925
City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/15/1925
City: Negaunee, MI
County: Marquette County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Negaunee Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Carrie Virginia Sterling 6/10/1874, in Negaunee, MI; children: 5, Alexander F., Katharine (Farrell), Leslie M., Harvey K.. and Rena

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: mining; banker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
educated in Ayrshire, Scotland; highschool in Canada

Biographical Sketch:
Son of John [or James] and Barbara (Kerr) Maitland. Emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1856. Emigrated to Negaunee. In 1864 and worked for the Iron Cliff Mining Co.. and for 13 years, he held the position of surveyor and engineer for the said company, and during most of the time he served as acting manager; was formally appointed to that position in the spring of 1880, and the following year was appointed general manager. In 1904, he was also manager of the Cambria and Lillie Mining Companies, general manager of the mining department of the Republican Iron and Steel Co. and had interests in 4 banks. He was a rodman in the survey of the Mineral branch of the Chicago and Northwestern. He was postmaster four years , and county surveyor two terms ; was mayor of the city of Negaunee.

Notable Facts:
Served as Lt. Governor in 1905.

Sessions Served:

Fortieth Legislature, 1899-1900
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Cities and Villages , Elections , Geological Survey , Labor Interests, Railroads , School for the Blind , Taxation
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 31
District Description: Counties of Alger, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirty-Ninth Legislature, 1897-1898
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Criminal Insane, Geological Survey , Fisheries , Labor Interests, School for the Deaf
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Negaunee
County of Residence Marquette
District: 31
District Description: Counties of Alger, Dickinson, Iron and Marquette

Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:

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

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Nimmo p.74; Manual 1897 p.632; Michiganology; USCen 1900, 1920; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; MIMarRec 1867-1952
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