Legislator Details
James W. Milliken
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
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Birth
Date: 5/20/1848
City: Denmark, ME
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Country: US
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Married Callie Thacker, 1/20/1858; children: James
Number of Children: 1
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Religion: Congregationalist
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Occupation: businessman
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joseph & Mary Ann (Buck) Milliken. He grew up in Saco, ME. Left school at 15 to clerk in a dry goods store. Moved to Traverse City, June 1868. Opened a store with a partner, 1874-92. Disolved his partnership but continued operateing his dry goods store. Elected to the State Sen. to fill a vacancy in 1897 & re-elected for a full term.
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Birthdate given in Michigan Biographies: 5/30/1848.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Counties and Townships , Immigration , Railroads , Fisheries , State Public School
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City of Residence: Traverse City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Wexford
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
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Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to fill vacancy caused by resignation of George G. Covell