William C. Stevens

William C. Stevens was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1883 to 1886.

William C. Stevens
Michigan Auditor General
In office
1883–1886
Preceded byW. Irving Latimer
Succeeded byHenry H. Aplin
Personal details
Born(1837-11-14)November 14, 1837
Plymouth, Michigan
DiedAugust 20, 1921(1921-08-20) (aged 83)
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Laura C.
Military service
Allegiance United States Army (Union Army)
RankMajor
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Early life

Stevens was born on November 14, 1837 in Plymouth, Michigan to father William N. Stevens.[1][2]

Military career

Stevens served as a Major in the American Civil War and was honorably discharged in July 1865.[1][2]

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.[1] Stevens was a Republican.[2]

Personal life

Stevens married Laura C. Warden on April 21, 1869 and together they had at least one child.[2] Stevens was a member of both the Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion. Stevens was Methodist.[1]

Death

Stevens died on August 20, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan. He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2]

References
  1. "Stevens, U to Z". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  2. "Maj William Collin Stevens Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
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