Albert Edson Sleeper | |
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 Sleeper in 1916 | |
| 29th Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 1917 – January 1, 1921 | |
| Lieutenant | Luren D. Dickinson |
| Preceded by | Woodbridge N. Ferris |
| Succeeded by | Alex J. Groesbeck |
| Treasurer of Michigan | |
| In office 1909–1912 | |
| Governor | Fred M. Warner Chase Osborn |
| Preceded by | John T. Rich |
| Succeeded by | John W. Haarer |
| Member of theMichigan Senate from the20th district | |
| In office January 1, 1901 – December 31, 1904 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew D. Wagner |
| Succeeded by | Bela W. Jenks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1862 |
| Died | May 13, 1934 (aged 71) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary C. Moore |
Albert Edson Sleeper (December 31, 1862 – May 13, 1934) was an American politician who served as the 29thgovernor of Michigan[1] from 1917 to 1921.
Sleeper was born on December 31, 1862, inBradford, Vermont and was educated at the Bradford Academy.[2]
In 1884, he moved toLexington, Michigan, where he was a successful businessman owning several banks and extensive real estate. Sleeper also worked in mercantile industries. In 1901, he married Mary C. Moore.[2]
Sleeper served in theMichigan State Senate, 1901–1904. The following year, he became a member of theRepublican State Committee until 1907. Then he served asState Treasurer of Michigan from 1909 to 1913 under Governors,Fred M. Warner andChase Osborn.
Sleeper was electedGovernor of Michigan by a popular vote on November 7, 1916, defeatingDemocratEdwin F. Sweet. He was re-elected to a second term in 1918. He served during most of World War I and started measures to supply men, provisions, and arms for the war effort. Also during his four years in office, he established a department of animal husbandry, a department of labor, and a public utilities commission. He advanced a county road system; created a permanentstate police department on April 19, 1917 and oversaw issuance of the firstdriver's license. Sleeper signed the State Parks Act creating the State Park system and also dealt with the 1918-1920Spanish influenza epidemic.
In 1928, Sleeper served as a presidential elector for Michigan to electHerbert Hoover as U.S. president. He died on May 13, 1934, inBad Axe, Michigan, at age 71 and is interred at Lexington Municipal Cemetery.[2]
In 1944, Huron State Park inCaseville, Michigan, was renamedAlbert E. Sleeper State Park.The public library inUbly, Michigan, is also named after Sleeper.
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee forGovernor of Michigan 1916,1918 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Governor of Michigan 1917–1921 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | State Treasurer of Michigan 1909-1912 | Succeeded by |
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