Legislator Details


William E. Ambler
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Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 33

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/18/1845
City: Medina, OH
County: Medina County, OH
Country: US
 
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Marital Information:
married Flora E. Lewis (born in 1851); children: Jay, Angie William, and Fay

Number of Children: 4

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Occupation: lawyer, banker, judge, real estate
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended Hillsdale College; graduated from Albion College; attended law school in Albany, 1866; AB degree from Adrian College in 1867.

Biographical Sketch:
Moved to Hillsdale County with his parents in 1859. Son of Chester C. Ambler (1815-1905) and Margaret (Elgin) Ambler. He established a law practice in Minneapolis, MN in 1867 but moved to Pentwater, MI in 1868. He served as village president and was a member of Neilsen & Co., bankers. He received A.M. degrees from both Adrian College and Hillsdale College in 1870 and 1875 respectively. He was a trustee for Hillsdale College, the youngest to that date. Moved to Cleveland, OH in 1893.

Notable Facts:
Died in 1925.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-First Legislature, 1881-1882
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations and Finance, State Capitol and Public Buildings, Cities and Villages , Engrossment and Enrollment of Bills, Reform School for Girls
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore

City of Residence: Pentwater
County of Residence Oceana
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Newaygo, Oceana, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Mason and Manistee

Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chaired committees: Appropriations & Finance to fill vacancy created by Mr.Rich's resignation; and Reform School for Girls.
Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations, Judiciary , State Normal School, State Capitol and Public Buildings, Engrossment and Enrollment of Bills
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City of Residence: Pentwater
County of Residence Menominee
District: 27
District Description: Counties of Newaygo, Oceana, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Mason and Manistee

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

MIBiog 1:21; Manual 1879 p.92, 529; USCen 1880, 1900; Manual 1881 p.334, 424; PolGryd
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