William Aldrich Tateum (August 31 1862 – May 15, 1957) was a

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member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1893 through 1894. For his one term, he served as Speaker of the House, during the 37th Legislature.

Early years

Born in

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in 1862, Tateum graduated from

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in Connecticut.

Career

He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar before moving to Michigan. Tateum was elected to the Grand Rapids City Council (then called the board of aldermen) in 1891 before his election to the House in 1892.

Death

Tateum died on May 15, 1957, aged 94.

References

1862 births 1957 deaths People from Worcester County, Massachusetts Politicians from Grand Rapids, Michigan Wesleyan University alumni Massachusetts lawyers Michigan lawyers Michigan city council members Members of the Michigan House of Representatives Speakers of the Michigan House of Representatives {{Michigan-politician-stub