William C. Stevens (1837-1921) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1883 to 1886.
William C. Stevens | |
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| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1883–1886 | |
| Governor | Josiah Begole |
| Preceded by | W. Irving Latimer |
| Succeeded by | Henry H. Aplin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1837 Plymouth, Michigan, US |
| Died | August 20, 1921 (aged 83) Detroit, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laura C. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States Army (Union Army) |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life edit
Stevens was born on November 14, 1837, in Plymouth, Michigan, to father William N. Stevens.[1]
Military career edit
Stevens served as a Major in the American Civil War and was honorably discharged in July 1865.[1]
Political career edit
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.
Personal life edit
Stevens married Laura C. Warden on April 21, 1869, and together they had at least one child. Stevens was a member of both the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion. Stevens was Methodist.[1]
Death edit
Stevens died on August 20, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan. He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Stevens, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
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