Legislator Details
Byron C. Whitaker
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 65
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 5/30/1835
City: Benton, NY
County: Yates County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/28/1918
City: Dexter, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/30/1918
City: Dexter, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
single in 1901; married Lucinda Holmes, dau. of Rosencrans and Salome (Wakeman) Holmes, 12/17/1862, in Washtenaw Co.; children: Anna W. (Phelps; Mersereau)
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer; lumber and hardware businessman, merchant
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
common and union school of Ypsilanti
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Isaac J. and Achsah (Cushman) Whitaker. He came to Michigan when young. He served as supervisor, justice of the peace and township treasurer.
Notable Facts:
Died of heart disease; death certificate give day of birth as 13 rather than 30 as in the 1901 Manual.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Institution for the Deaf , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dexter
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 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:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Industrial Home for Girls , Revision and Amendment of the Statutes
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Dexter
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: