L. Whitney Watkins

Lucius Whitney Watkins (August 6, 1873 – September 17, 1950) was a Michigan politician.

L. Whitney Watkins
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 10th district
In office
January 6, 1909 – 1912
Preceded byArchibald J. Peek
Succeeded byJ. Weston Hutchins
Personal details
Born(1873-08-06)August 6, 1873
Norvell Township, Michigan
DiedSeptember 17, 1950(1950-09-17) (aged 77)
Political partyRepublican
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]

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References
  1. "Watkins to Watrows". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  2. "Lucius Whitney Watkins Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  3. "Legislator Details - Lucius Whitney Watkins". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
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