James Thacker Milliken (August 20, 1882 – October 12, 1952) was an American politician, and businessman.

James T. Milliken
18th Mayor of Traverse City
In office
January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1928
Preceded byLafayette Swanton
Succeeded byGeorge W. Lardie
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 27th district
In office
January 1, 1941 – January 1, 1950
Preceded byFelix H. H. Flynn
Succeeded byFelix H.H. Flynn
Personal details
Born
James Thacker Milliken

(1882-08-20)August 20, 1882
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1952(1952-10-12) (aged 70)
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Resting placeOakwood Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenWilliam Milliken, 2 others
Parent
Alma materOlivet College
Yale University
OccupationBusinessman

Life

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Milliken was born in Traverse City, Michigan. He graduated from Traverse City High School in 1902. Milliken also graduated from Olivet College in 1906 and from Yale University in 1908.

Milliken worked for his family business, the J.W. Milliken Inc., Department Store in Traverse City. Milliken also became involved in the Acemeline Manufacturing Company. Milliken then went on to serve as mayor of Traverse City from 1922 to 1928 as a Republican.[1] He also served on the Traverse City Board of Education, and was president of the board of education. Milliken served in the Michigan Senate from 1941 to 1950.[2] His father James W. Milliken and his son William Milliken also served in the Michigan Senate. Milliken died from a heart attack at his home in Traverse City, Michigan.

References

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  1. ^ "List of mayors of Traverse City" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Michigan Legislator Details".
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