James T. Milliken

James T. Milliken
James T. Milliken
18th Mayor of Traverse City
	In office; January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1928
Preceded by	Lafayette Swanton
Succeeded by	George W. Lardie
Member of the Michigan Senate; from the 27th district
	In office; January 1, 1941 – January 1, 1950
Preceded by	Felix H. H. Flynn
Succeeded by	Felix H.H. Flynn
Personal details
Born	James Thacker Milliken; August 20, 1882; Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Died	October 12, 1952 (aged 70); Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Resting place	Oakwood Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Children	William Milliken, 2 others
Parent	James W. Milliken (father);
Alma mater	Olivet College; Yale University
Occupation	Businessman

James Thacker Milliken (August 20, 1882 – October 12, 1952) was an American politician and businessman.

Life

Milliken was born in Traverse City, Michigan. He graduated from Traverse City High School in 1902. Milliken also graduated from Olivet College in 1906 and from Yale University in 1908.

Milliken worked for his family business, the J.W. Milliken Inc., Department Store in Traverse City. Milliken was also became involved in the Acemeline Manufacturing Company. Milliken then went on to serve as mayor of Traverse City from 1922 to 1928 as a Republican.^[1] He also served on the Traverse City Board of Education and was president of the board of education. Milliken served in the Michigan Senate from 1941 to 1950.^[2] His father James W. Milliken and his son William Milliken also served in the Michigan Senate. Milliken died from a heart attack at his home in Traverse City, Michigan.

References

^ "List of mayors of Traverse City" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^ "Michigan Legislator Details".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

External links

James T. Milliken at Find a Grave

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[1] "List of mayors of Traverse City" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[2] "Michigan Legislator Details".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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