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{{Short description|American politician (1862–1934)}}
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| caption = Sleeper in 1916
|office= Governor of Michigan
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| office1 = Governor of Michigan
|term_end= [[January 1]], [[1921]]
| term_start1 = January 1, 1917
|lieutenant= [[Luren D. Dickinson]]
| term_end1 = January 1, 1921
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| lieutenant1 = [[Luren D. Dickinson]]
|successor= [[Alex Groesbeck]]
| predecessor1 = [[Woodbridge N. Ferris]]
|birth_date= [[December 31]], [[1862]]
| successor1 = [[Alex J. Groesbeck]]
|birth_place= [[Bradford, Vermont]]
| office2 = [[Michigan State Treasurer|Treasurer of Michigan]]
|death_date= [[May 13]], [[1934]]
| term_start2 = 1909
|death_place= [[Lexington, Michigan]]
| term_end2 = 1912
|spouse= Mary C. Moore
| governor2 = [[Fred M. Warner]]<br>[[Chase Osborn]]
|party=[[ Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| preceded2 = [[John T. Rich]]
|religion= [[Episcopalian]]
| succeeded2 = [[John W. Haarer]]
| state_senate3 = Michigan
| district3 = [[Michigan's 20th Senate district|20th]]
| term_start3 = January 1, 1901
| term_end3 = December 31, 1904
| predecessor3 = Matthew D. Wagner
| successor3 = [[Bela W. Jenks (born 1849)|Bela W. Jenks]]
| birth_date = December 31, 1862
| birth_place = [[Bradford, Vermont]]
| death_date = May 13, 1934 (aged 71)
| death_place = [[Lexington, Michigan]]
| spouse = Mary C. Moore
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'''Albert Edson Sleeper''' (December 31, 1862 – May 13, 1934) was an American politician who served as the 29th [[governor of Michigan]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.michigan.gov/formergovernors/0,4584,7-212--54132--,00.html|title=Former Governors - Michigan's Governors, 1835 to Present|website=www.michigan.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-10-17}}</ref> from 1917 to 1921.


==Biography==
'''Albert Edson Sleeper''' ([[December 31]], [[1862]] - [[May 13]], [[1934]]) was an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] and served as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Governor of Michigan]] from [[1917]] to [[1921]].
Sleeper was born on December 31, 1862, in [[Bradford, Vermont]] and was educated at the Bradford Academy.


In 1884, he moved to [[Lexington, 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.
==Early life in Vermont and Michigan==
Sleeper was born in [[Bradford, Vermont]] and was educated at the Bradford Academy.


Sleeper served in the [[Michigan State Senate]], 1901–1904. The following year, he became a member of the [[Michigan Republican Party|Republican State Committee]] until 1907. Then he served as [[State Treasurer of Michigan]] from 1909 to 1913 under Governors, [[Fred M. Warner]] and [[Chase Osborn]].
In 1884, he moved to [[Lexington, Michigan]] where he was a successful [[businessman]] owning several banks and extensive [[real estate]] and also worked in mercantile industries. In 1901, he married Mary C. Moore.


Sleeper was elected [[Governor of Michigan]] by a popular vote on November 7, 1916, defeating [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Edwin 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, a department of animal husbandry, a department of labor, and a public utilities commission were established. A county road system was advanced, a permanent state police department was founded, and the first [[driver's license]] was issued. Sleeper signed the State Parks Act creating the State Park system and an epidemic of the Spanish influenza was dealt with. On April 19, 1917, Governor Sleeper created the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force ([[Michigan State Police]]).
==Politics==
Sleeper served in the [[Michigan State Senate]], 1901-1904. The following year, he became a member of the [[MIGOP|Republican State Committee]] until 1907. Then he served as State Treasurer from 1909 to 1913 under Governors, [[Fred M. Warner]] and [[Chase Osborn]].


In 1928, Sleeper served as a presidential elector for Michigan to elect [[Herbert Hoover]] as U.S. president. He died on May 13, 1934, in [[Lexington, Michigan]], at the age of seventy-one and is interred at Lexington Municipal Cemetery.
Sleeper was elected [[Governor of Michigan]] by a popular vote on November 7, 1916, defeating [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Edwin F. Sweet]]. He was re-elected to a second term in 1918. He served during most of [[World War I]] had started and measures were taken to supply men, provisions, and arms for the war effort. Also during his four years in office, a department of animal husbandry, a department of labor, and a public utilities commission were established. A county road system was advanced, a permanent state police department was founded, and the first [[driver's license]] was issued. Sleeper signed the State Parks Act creating the State Park system and an epidemic of the Spanish influenza was dealt with.


==Legacy==
==Retirement, death and legacy==
In 1944, Huron State Park in [[Caseville, Michigan]], was renamed [[Albert E. Sleeper State Park]].
In 1928, Sleeper served as presidential elector for Michigan to elect [[Herbert Hoover]] as [[U.S. President]]. Six years later, he passed away in Lexington at the age of seventy-one and is interred at Lexington Municipal Cemetery.
The public library in [[Ubly, Michigan]], is also named after Sleeper.

In 1944, Huron State Park, in Caseville, Michigan was renamed Albert E. Sleeper State Park.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=8b9ae8569a313010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e449a0ca9e3f1010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD National Governors Association]

*[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=121&GSmpid=6422241&GRid=6862045& Find a Grave]
==Sources==
*[http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_michigan/col2-content/main-content-list/title_sleeper_albert.html Biography at National Governors Association]
*[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/slavens-slingluff.html#RH801GE1B Political Graveyard]
*[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/slavens-slingluff.html#RH801GE1B Political Graveyard]
*[http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=494 Albert E. Sleeper State Park]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060916034041/https://www.wmich.edu/glcms/watertrails/huronpop/huron-370.htm Albert E. Sleeper State Park]

*[http://www.wmich.edu/glcms/watertrails/huronpop/huron-370.htm River Counrty Heritage Water Trails]
==Further reading==
*[http://www.drkelley.info/print.php?id=413 Sleeper quote during epidemic]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070627044805/http://msupress.msu.edu/bookTemplate.php?bookID=2558 Fuller, George, Ed., ''Messages of the Governors of Michigan, Volume 4'' (East Lansing, Michigan: Michigan State University Press)] {{ISBN|0-87013-723-9}}; {{ISBN|978-0-87013-723-5}}.

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Latest revision as of 07:27, 2 January 2025

Albert Edson Sleeper
Sleeper in 1916
29th Governor of Michigan
In office
January 1, 1917 – January 1, 1921
LieutenantLuren D. Dickinson
Preceded byWoodbridge N. Ferris
Succeeded byAlex J. Groesbeck
Treasurer of Michigan
In office
1909–1912
GovernorFred M. Warner
Chase Osborn
Preceded byJohn T. Rich
Succeeded byJohn W. Haarer
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 20th district
In office
January 1, 1901 – December 31, 1904
Preceded byMatthew D. Wagner
Succeeded byBela W. Jenks
Personal details
BornDecember 31, 1862
Bradford, Vermont
DiedMay 13, 1934 (aged 71)
Lexington, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary C. Moore

Albert Edson Sleeper (December 31, 1862 – May 13, 1934) was an American politician who served as the 29th governor of Michigan[1] from 1917 to 1921.

Biography

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Sleeper was born on December 31, 1862, in Bradford, Vermont and was educated at the Bradford Academy.

In 1884, he moved to Lexington, 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.

Sleeper served in the Michigan State Senate, 1901–1904. The following year, he became a member of the Republican State Committee until 1907. Then he served as State Treasurer of Michigan from 1909 to 1913 under Governors, Fred M. Warner and Chase Osborn.

Sleeper was elected Governor of Michigan by a popular vote on November 7, 1916, defeating Democrat Edwin 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, a department of animal husbandry, a department of labor, and a public utilities commission were established. A county road system was advanced, a permanent state police department was founded, and the first driver's license was issued. Sleeper signed the State Parks Act creating the State Park system and an epidemic of the Spanish influenza was dealt with. On April 19, 1917, Governor Sleeper created the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force (Michigan State Police).

In 1928, Sleeper served as a presidential elector for Michigan to elect Herbert Hoover as U.S. president. He died on May 13, 1934, in Lexington, Michigan, at the age of seventy-one and is interred at Lexington Municipal Cemetery.

Legacy

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In 1944, Huron State Park in Caseville, Michigan, was renamed Albert E. Sleeper State Park. The public library in Ubly, Michigan, is also named after Sleeper.

References

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  1. ^ "Former Governors - Michigan's Governors, 1835 to Present". www.michigan.gov. Retrieved October 17, 2018.

Sources

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Further reading

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Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for Governor of Michigan
1916, 1918 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Michigan
1917–1921 		Succeeded by
Preceded by State Treasurer of Michigan
1909-1912 		Succeeded by
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