Frank E. Gorman

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Frank E. Gorman
Treasurer of Michigan
In office
1919–1924
GovernorAlbert Sleeper
Alex J. Groesbeck
Preceded bySamuel Odell
Succeeded byFrank D. McKay
Personal details
Born(1874-03-28)March 28, 1874
Sanilac County, Michigan
DiedJanuary 7, 1960(1960-01-07) (aged 85)
Lansing, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseClara L. Jenkins

Frank E. Gorman (March 28, 1874 – January 7, 1960) was a Michigan politician.

Early life[edit]

Frank E. Gorman was born on March 28, 1874, in Sanilac County, Michigan, to Scotch-Irish parents, William and Ann Gorman.[1][2][3]

Career[edit]

Gorman served as Deputy Michigan State Treasurer from January 1, 1913, to May 22, 1919. Gorman was appointed to the position of Michigan State Treasurer by Governor Albert Sleeper in 1919. Gorman was then elected on the Republican ticket to the position on November 2, 1920.[3] Gorman served in this capacity until 1924.[1]

Personal life[edit]

Gorman married Clara L. Jenkins on September 29, 1898. Together, they had one daughter. Gorman was a member of the Freemasons and the Elks.[3]

Death[edit]

Gorman died on January 7, 1960, in Lansing, Michigan.[1] Gorman was interred at Deepdale Memorial Park in Delta Township, Michigan.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Gorman". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Frank E. Gorman Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 1.
Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of Michigan
1919–1924
Succeeded by