William Hale (1809 – 1874) was a Michigan politician and attorney.
Early life
Hale was born in 1809 in Oneida County, New York.[1]
Career
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
Hale was married to Susan. Together they had four children.[1]
Death
Hale moved to San Francisco, California in 1862. He died in California in 1874.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Legislator Details - William Hale". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
- ^ "Hale". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 25, 2019.
