Silas M. Holmes
In the 1850's, Holmes was a leading dry goods merchant in Detroit. In 1854, Holmes was nominated for the position of Michigan State Treasurer on the first Republican ticket in the state. He was elected to that position, and became the first Republican Michigan State Treasurer in 1855. He served in this capacity until 1858.[1] In 1887, Holmes moved away from Detroit to San Francisco, California, where he engaged in business.[2]
Silas M. Holmes | |
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| Treasurer of Michigan | |
| In office 1855–1858 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard C. Whittemore |
| Succeeded by | John McKinney |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Silas M. Holmes was a Michigan politician.
References
- "Former Officials of Michigan" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- Michigan Historical Commission (1924). Michigan Biographies: Including Members of Congress, Elective State Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education, Volume 1. Google Books.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bernard C. Whittemore |
State Treasurer of Michigan 1855-1858 |
Succeeded by John McKinney |
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