L. Whitney Watkins
Lucius Whitney Watkins (August 6, 1873 – September 17, 1950) was a Michigan politician.
L. Whitney Watkins | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office January 6, 1909 – 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Archibald J. Peek |
| Succeeded by | J. Weston Hutchins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1873 Norvell Township, Michigan |
| Died | September 17, 1950 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Republican Progressive (1912) |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Edith Alley |
Early life
Watkins was born in Norvell Township, Michigan on August 6, 1873 to parents Lucius Denison and Sarah Tinkler Watkins.[1][2]
Career
Watkins was a member of Michigan state board of agriculture from 1899 to 1905. Watkins was elected to the Michigan Senate on November 3, 1908. He served from January 6, 1909 to 1912.[3] Watkins was a delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1912. Watkins was the Progressive nominee in the 1912 Michigan gubernatorial election. Watkins was a member of the Michigan state board of agriculture again from 1920 to 1927.[1]
Personal life
Watkins married Grace Edith Alley in 1899. Watkins was a member of the Audubon Society and the Michigan Farm Bureau.[1]
Death
Watkins died on September 17, 1950. He was interred at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manchester, Michigan.[2]
References
- "Watkins to Watrows". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- "Lucius Whitney Watkins Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
- "Legislator Details - Lucius Whitney Watkins". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.