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William C. Stevens (Michigan politician)

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William C. Stevens
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Michigan Auditor General
In office
1883–1886
Preceded byW. Irving Latimer
Succeeded byHenry H. Aplin
Personal details
Born(1837-11-14)November 14, 1837
Plymouth, Michigan
DiedAugust 20, 1921(1921-08-20) (aged 83)
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLaura C.
Military service
Allegiance United States Army (Union Army)
RankMajor
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

William C. Stevens was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1883 to 1886.

Early life

Stevens was born on November 14, 1837 in Plymouth, Michigan to father William N. Stevens.[1][2]

Military career

Stevens served as a Major in the American Civil War and was honorably discharged in July 1865.[1][2]

Political career

Stevens served as multiple positions in the Iosco County local government, including the county treasurer and prosecuting attorney. Stevens served as Michigan Auditor General from 1883 to 1886.[1] Stevens was a Republican.[2]

Personal life

Stevens married Laura C. Warden on April 21, 1869 and together they had at least one child.[2] Stevens was a member of both the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion. Stevens was Methodist.[1]

Death

Stevens died on August 20, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan. He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Stevens, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Maj William Collin Stevens Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 8, 2019.