William Toan | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 1, 1889 – January 1, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Albert K. Roof |
Succeeded by | George A. Steel |
Personal details | |
Born | June 1, 1832 Vernon, New York |
Died | March 28, 1901 | (aged 68)
Political party | Republican |
William Toan (June 1, 1832 – March 28, 1901) was an American politician.
Toan was born on June 1, 1832, in Vernon, New York.[1] Around 1837, Toan moved to Michigan.[2]
Toan was a farmer.[1] In 1880, Toan was elected as sheriff of Ionia County, Michigan.[3] He served two terms in this position from January 1, 1881, to 1885.[1] Toan served as a deputy United States Marshal.[4]
On November 6, 1888, Toan was elected to the Michigan Senate, where he represented the 19th district from January 1, 1889, to January 1, 1893.[5] In the state senate, Toan bill proposed a bill to regulate the practice of dentistry, by requiring dental students seeking to practice in the state to graduate from a dental college that is in equal standing to that of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. The bill passed the state senate on March 6, 1891.[6] The bill passed the state house on May 8, 1891.[7] The bill became law.[8]
During his time in the legislature, Toan lived in Portland, Michigan. By the time Toan was in the legislature, he was a widower.[5]
Toan died on March 28, 1901.[4]