Murl K. Aten (August 13, 1901 – June 15, 1971) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1947 to 1950.
Murl K. Aten | |
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| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1947–1950 | |
| Governor | Kim Sigler G. Mennen Williams |
| Preceded by | John D. Morrison |
| Succeeded by | John B. Martin Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1901 Norvell, Michigan, US |
| Died | June 15, 1971 (aged 69) Sandstone Township, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life edit
Aten was born on August 13, 1901, in Norvell, Michigan.[1]
Career edit
Aten served as Jackson County clerk from 1939 to 1940. He then served as the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney from 1945 to 1946. Aten served as Michigan Auditor General from 1947 to 1950. In 1950, Aten was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary the position of United States Representative from Michigan's 2nd District.[1]
Personal life edit
Aten was married and had three children.[2] Aten was a member of the Kiwanis, the Freemasons, and of the Loyal Order of Moose. Aten was Methodist.[1]
Death edit
Aten died of a heart attack near his home on June 15, 1971, in Sandstone Township, Michigan. He was interred at Roseland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Michigan.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Ashley-cotleur to Ather". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ Michigan (1949). Michigan manual. 1947-48 – via HathiTrust.
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