About Philip B. Wachtel
Lived 1851 – 1913 (aged 62). Philip B. Wachtel was an American politician.
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. 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.
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.
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Who was Philip B. Wachtel?
American politician (1851-1913)
When was Philip B. Wachtel born?
Philip B. Wachtel was born on 27 October 1851 in Kersey.
When did Philip B. Wachtel die?
Philip B. Wachtel died on 14 November 1913 in Petoskey, Michigan.
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Philip B. Wachtel was a politician.
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Philip B. Wachtel was American.
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