William A. Tateum

William A. Tateum
33rd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 4, 1893 – May 29, 1893
Preceded byPhilip B. Wachtel
Succeeded byWilliam D. Gordon
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Kent County 1st district
In office
1893–1894
Preceded byCharles Holden
Personal details
Born
William Aldrich Tateum

(1862-08-31)August 31, 1862
Worcester County, Massachusetts
DiedMay 15, 1957(1957-05-15) (aged 94)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Resting placeNewaygo Cemetery, Newaygo, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary
Alma materWesleyan University
ProfessionLawyer

William Aldrich Tateum (August 31 1862 – May 15, 1957) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1893 through 1894. For his one term, he served as Speaker of the House, during the 37th Legislature.[1]

Early years

Born in Worcester County, Massachusetts in 1862, Tateum graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut.[2]

Career

He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar before moving to Michigan. Tateum was elected to the Grand Rapids City Council (then called the board of aldermen) in 1891 before his election to the House in 1892.[3]

Death

Tateum died on May 15, 1957, aged 94.[4]

References

  1. ^ The Political Graveyard: Tateum, William A.
  2. ^ "Alumni Record". 1911.
  3. ^ Official Directory and Legislative Manual of the State of Michigan for the Years 1893-1894. Michigan Secretary of State. 1893. p. 603.
  4. ^ "1892 Speaker Dies At 95". The News-Palladium. Benton Harbor, Michigan. May 16, 1957. p. 26. Retrieved October 2, 2020.


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