William Toan (June 1, 1832 – March 28, 1901) was an American politician.
William Toan | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 1, 1889 – January 1, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Albert K. Roof |
| Succeeded by | George A. Steel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1, 1832 Vernon, New York |
| Died | March 28, 1901 (aged 68) |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life edit
Toan was born on June 1, 1832, in Vernon, New York.[1] Around 1837, Toan moved to Michigan.[2]
Career edit
Toan was a farmer.[1] In 1880, Toan was elected as sheriff of Ionia County, Michigan.[3] He served two terms in this position from January 1, 1881, to 1885.[1] Toan served as a deputy United States Marshal.[4]
On November 6, 1888, Toan was elected to the Michigan Senate, where he represented the 19th district from January 1, 1889, to January 1, 1893.[5] In the state senate, Toan bill proposed a bill to regulate the practice of dentistry, by requiring dental students seeking to practice in the state to graduate from a dental college that is in equal standing to that of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. The bill passed the state senate on March 6, 1891.[6] The bill passed the state house on May 8, 1891.[7] The bill became law.[8]
Personal life edit
During his time in the legislature, Toan lived in Portland, Michigan. By the time Toan was in the legislature, he was a widower.[5]
Death edit
Toan died on March 28, 1901.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 2. p. 362.
- ^ Michigan Secretary of State (1924). Michigan manual. 1889-90. pp. 630–631.
- ^ Schenck, John S. (1881). History of Ionia and Montcalm Counties, Michigan: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Their Prominent Men and Pioneers. p. 121.
- ^ a b "This and That". Belding Banner. Belding, Michigan. 4 April 1901. p. 4. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - William Toan". Michigan Legislature. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ "State Legislature". Alma Record. Alma, Michigan. 13 March 1891. p. 6. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Proceedings of the House". Telegram-Herald. Grand Rapids, Michigan. 9 May 1891. p. 1. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ^ "Good Dentistry Expensive". Telegram-Herald. Grand Rapids, Michigan. 22 November 1891. p. 1. Retrieved 21 May 2021.