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Edwin Willits

American politician (1830-1896)

PersonDied aged 66humanQ1295065

Born: April 24, 1830
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Died: October 22, 1896
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Birthplace: Otto
Place of death: Washington, D.C.
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: politician
, lawyer
Positions held: United States representative
, President of Eastern Michigan University(1883–1885)
Education: University of Michigan

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Edwin Willits (also Willets) (April 24, 1830 – October 22, 1896) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. Willits served as prosecuting attorney of Monroe County, Republican from Michigan's 2nd congressional district for the 45th, 46th, and 47th Congresses. Presidents of Michigan State Normal School (now Eastern Michigan University) and the State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). The first Assistant U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Jeremiah McLain Rusk for Benjamin Harrison's administration.

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Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Woodland Cemetery
Member of political party: Republican Party
Given name: Edwin
Work location: Washington, D.C.
Name in native language: Edwin Willits
Family name: Willits
Child: George Spencer Willits

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