Philip B. Wachtel
American politician (1851–1913)
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Philip B. Wachtel (October 27, 1851 – November 14, 1913) was a Democratic politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives, including as Speaker of the House during the 36th Legislature.[4] He also served, prior to his election to the House, as village president and later, after his service in the House, as mayor of Petoskey.[5]
Preceded byGerrit J. Diekema
Succeeded byWilliam A. Tateum
Preceded byMyron L. Barber
Succeeded byEugene L. Rose
Philip B. Wachtel | |
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| 32nd Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 1891 – August 8, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Gerrit J. Diekema |
| Succeeded by | William A. Tateum |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Cheboygan district | |
| In office January 2, 1889 – 1894 | |
| Mayor of Petoskey | |
| In office April 2, 1900 – March 31, 1901[1] | |
| Preceded by | Myron L. Barber |
| Succeeded by | Eugene L. Rose |
| President of the Village of Petoskey | |
| In office 1885–1886 | |
| Preceded by | William L. Curtis |
| Succeeded by | Henry T. Calkins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1851[2] |
| Died | November 14, 1913 (aged 62) |
| Party | Democratic |
Wachtel was also the fusion Democrat-Greenback candidate for Michigan Secretary of State in 1886 and a Democratic candidate for the Michigan Senate in 1910.[3]
Wachtel died on November 14, 1913, in Petoskey, Michigan.[6][4]
