Legislator Details
William N. Siggins
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/1/1846
City: Rochester, NY
County: Monroe County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/1/1918
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/4/1918
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Woodmere Cemetery
Marital Information:
widower while in office; married May around 1872; children: 7, Louis K., George R., William P., and 4 others
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: merchant, grocer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Detroit public schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scotch-Irish descent. His father, William, died leaving a family of 4 children for him to support. When the civil war broke out, he ran away from school and enlisted as musician in company G, 9th Michigan infantry. He was taken prisoner and was exchanged and transferred to the 11th United States infantry and served 3 years and 3 months. Member of the orders of Odd Fellows, A. O. U. W. [Ancient Order of United Workmen] and the G. A. R.
Notable Facts:
died from colon cancer
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Local Taxation , Religious and Benevolent Societies , Soldiers' Home
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: