William Hale (Michigan Attorney General)
William Hale | |
|---|---|
| Michigan Attorney General | |
| In office 1851–1854 | |
| Governor | John S. Barry Robert McClelland Andrew Parsons |
| Preceded by | George V. N. Lothrop |
| Succeeded by | Jacob M. Howard |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1845 – 1846 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1809 Oneida County, New York |
| Died | 1874 (aged 64-65) California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 4 |
William Hale (1809 – 1874) was a Michigan politician and attorney.
Early life
[edit]Hale was born in 1809 in Oneida County, New York.[1]
Career
[edit]In 1836, Hale moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he was admitted to the bar that same year.[1] Hale was first elected as a member of the Michigan Senate from the 1st district on November 4, 1844. He served in this position from January 6, 1845 to 1846. Hale then served as a prosecuting attorney from 1846 to 1849. Hale was the Michigan Attorney General from 1851 to 1854.[1] In 1856, Hale was a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Hale was married to Susan. Together they had four children.[1]
Death
[edit]Hale moved to San Francisco, California in 1862. He died in California in 1874.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - William Hale". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ "Hale". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
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