W. Irving Latimer | |
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| Member of the
Michigan Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 1897 – 1900 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin O. Shaw |
| Succeeded by | Ellery Channing Cannon |
| Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the Mecosta County district | |
| In office January 1, 1895 – 1896 | |
| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1879–1882 | |
| Governor | Charles Croswell |
| Preceded by | Ralph Ely |
| Succeeded by | William C. Stevens |
| Mayor of Big Rapids, Michigan | |
| In office 1870–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1836 Dutchess County, New York |
| Died | April 19, 1922 (aged 85) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Olivia Spencer Cobb |
| Children | 1 |
William Irving Latimer (August 5, 1836 – April 19, 1922) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Latimer was born on August 5, 1836, in Dutchess County, New York. [1] Latimer attended school in Poughkeepsie, New York. [2]
Career
Latimer moved to Newaygo, Michigan to work for the Newaygo Lumber Company, where he worked from 1859 to 1865. Latimer served as the Mecosta County treasurer for three terms. Latimer served as the mayor of Big Rapids, Michigan in 1870. In 1876, he was a member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee. Latimer served as Michigan Auditor General from 1879 to 1982. On November 6, 1894, Latimer was elected as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented Mecosta County and served from January 2, 1895, to 1896. On November 3, 1896, Latimer was elected as a member of the Michigan Senate, where he represented the 25th district served from January 6, 1897, to 1900. [2] [1]
Personal life
Latimer married Olivia Spencer Cobb on April 8, 1863, in Kent County, Michigan. Together they had one daughter. Latimer was Episcopalian. [2] Latimer was a Freemason. [3]
Death
Latimer died on April 19, 1922, in Portland Oregon. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Latimer". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details – William Irving Latimer". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ Conover, Jefferson S. (1897–1998). Freemasonry in Michigan : a comprehensive history of Michigan masonry from its earliest introduction in 1764. HathiTrust.
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W. Irving Latimer | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Member of the
Michigan Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 1897 – 1900 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin O. Shaw |
| Succeeded by | Ellery Channing Cannon |
| Member of the
Michigan House of Representatives from the Mecosta County district | |
| In office January 1, 1895 – 1896 | |
| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1879–1882 | |
| Governor | Charles Croswell |
| Preceded by | Ralph Ely |
| Succeeded by | William C. Stevens |
| Mayor of Big Rapids, Michigan | |
| In office 1870–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1836 Dutchess County, New York |
| Died | April 19, 1922 (aged 85) Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Olivia Spencer Cobb |
| Children | 1 |
William Irving Latimer (August 5, 1836 – April 19, 1922) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Latimer was born on August 5, 1836, in Dutchess County, New York. [1] Latimer attended school in Poughkeepsie, New York. [2]
Career
Latimer moved to Newaygo, Michigan to work for the Newaygo Lumber Company, where he worked from 1859 to 1865. Latimer served as the Mecosta County treasurer for three terms. Latimer served as the mayor of Big Rapids, Michigan in 1870. In 1876, he was a member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee. Latimer served as Michigan Auditor General from 1879 to 1982. On November 6, 1894, Latimer was elected as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented Mecosta County and served from January 2, 1895, to 1896. On November 3, 1896, Latimer was elected as a member of the Michigan Senate, where he represented the 25th district served from January 6, 1897, to 1900. [2] [1]
Personal life
Latimer married Olivia Spencer Cobb on April 8, 1863, in Kent County, Michigan. Together they had one daughter. Latimer was Episcopalian. [2] Latimer was a Freemason. [3]
Death
Latimer died on April 19, 1922, in Portland Oregon. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Latimer". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Legislator Details – William Irving Latimer". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ Conover, Jefferson S. (1897–1998). Freemasonry in Michigan : a comprehensive history of Michigan masonry from its earliest introduction in 1764. HathiTrust.
|
| This article about a Michigan politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
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| This article about a mayor in Michigan is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1836 births
- 1922 deaths
- American Freemasons
- County treasurers in Michigan
- Politicians from Dutchess County, New York
- Episcopalians from Michigan
- Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Republican Party Michigan state senators
- Michigan Auditors General
- Mayors of places in Michigan
- 19th-century American Episcopalians
- 20th-century American Episcopalians
- 20th-century American politicians
- 19th-century Michigan politicians
- Michigan politician stubs
- Michigan mayor stubs