Murl K. Aten

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Murl K. Aten
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Michigan Auditor General
In office
1947–1950
GovernorKim Sigler
G. Mennen Williams
Preceded byJohn D. Morrison
Succeeded byJohn B. Martin Jr.
Personal details
Born(1901-08-13)August 13, 1901
Norvell, Michigan
DiedJune 15, 1971(1971-06-15) (aged 69)
Sandstone Township, Michigan
Political partyRepublican

Murl K. Aten (August 13, 1901 – June 15, 1971) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1947 to 1950.

Early life

Aten was born on August 13, 1901 in Norvell, Michigan.[1][2]

Career

Aten served as Jackson County clerk from 1939 to 1940. He then served as the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney from 1945 to 1946. Aten served as Michigan Auditor General from 1947 to 1950. In 1950, Aten was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary the position of United States Representative from Michigan's 2nd District.[1]

Personal life

Aten was married and had three children.[3] Aten was a member of the Kiwanis, the Freemasons, and of the Loyal Order of Moose. Aten was Methodist.[1]

Death

Aten died of a heart attack near his home on June 15, 1971 in Sandstone Township, Michigan. He was interred at Roseland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Michigan.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ashley-cotleur to Ather". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Murl K. Aten Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Michigan (1949). Michigan manual. 1947-48 – via HathiTrust.
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