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 1, 1909  1912
Preceded byArchibald J. Peek
Succeeded byJ. Weston Hutchins
Personal details
Born(1873-08-06)August 6, 1873
Norvell Township, Michigan, US
DiedSeptember 17, 1950(1950-09-17) (aged 77)
Political partyRepublican
Progressive (1912)
SpouseGrace Edith Alley

Early life

Watkins was born in Norvell Township, Michigan on August 6, 1873 to parents Lucius Denison and Sarah Tinkler Watkins.[1]

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.[2] 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.[3]

References

  1. "Watkins to Watrows". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  2. "Legislator Details - Lucius Whitney Watkins". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  3. "Death Claims Veteran of State Political Wars". Detroit Free Press. September 18, 1950. p. 30. Retrieved January 5, 2023 via Newspapers.com.


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