William Irving Latimer (August 5, 1836 – April 19, 1922) was a Michigan politician.
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 |
Early life
editLatimer was born on August 5, 1836, in Dutchess County, New York.[1] Latimer attended school in Poughkeepsie, New York.[2]
Career
editLatimer 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
editLatimer 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
editLatimer died on April 19, 1922, in Portland Oregon.[2]
References
edit- ^ 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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