Legislator Details
William D. Totten
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
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Birth
Date: 10/17/1858
City: New London, NY
County: Oneida County, NY
Country: US
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Married Ida Boyd, 1881; she died 1884; daughter Florence died 1901. 2nd marriageEdith Phelps, 1887; children: Joseph, Samuel, William, Mortimer, Morrell & Mabel.
Number of Children: 7
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Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Joseph & Nancy (Smith) Totten. Of Dutch, Scottish & Irish descent. Grew up on a farm; from ages 13-19 drove horses on the Erie Canal in NY. Taught school in Michigan at 19 for 2 yrs. Admitted to the bar, 1879 at age 21. Practiced in Kalkaska, MI; 1881, circuit court commissioner; prosecutin attorney, 1886-90.
Notable Facts:
Member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias & the Maccabees.
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Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Judiciary , Michigan Asylum for Insane
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City of Residence: Kalkaska
County of Residence Antrim
District: Antrim
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Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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