William C. Stevens (Michigan politician)

American politician

William C. Stevens


Michigan Auditor General
In office 1883–1886
Governor	Josiah Begole
Preceded by	W. Irving Latimer
Succeeded by	Henry H. Aplin

Personal details
Born	(1837-11-14)November 14, 1837 Plymouth, Michigan, US
Died	August 20, 1921(1921-08-20) (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

William C. Stevens (1837-1921) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1883 to 1886.

Early life

Stevens was born on November 14, 1837, in Plymouth, Michigan, to father William N. Stevens.

Military career

Stevens served as a Major in the American Civil War and was honorably discharged in July 1865.

Political career

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. Stevens was a Republican.

Personal life

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.

Death

Stevens died on August 20, 1921, in Detroit, Michigan. He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

References

^ "Stevens, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 8, 2019.

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