Joseph R. McLaughlin (Michigan politician)
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Joseph R. McLaughlin was an entrepreneur and politician from the U.S. state
of Michigan
, serving as Lieutenant Governor from 1895 to 1897.
McLaughlin was a graduate and alumnus of the University of Michigan, Literary Class of 1877, Law Class of 1879.
Early in 1886 McLaughlin thought he could see a future for electricity and undertook the organization of the Edison Company in Detroit. This company was organized in just six weeks from the time he undertook it. At that time it was the largest Edison illuminating company in the United States except the one at the Pearl Street Station, New York City, and had a capital of $250,000. Organizing this company McLaughlin was its Secretary and Manager during the construction of the plant and the first two years of its operation placing it upon a good paying basis. The Edison General Company recognized his ability as an organizer and made him their general agent for Ohio.
Prior to serving as Lt. Governor, McLaughlin was also a successful real estate developer in and around Detroit, MI. Arden Park-East Boston
was originally called the McLaughlin's and Owens Subdivision, the development was platted on June 1, 1892 by McLaughlin and Edmund J. Owen.
McLaughlin was president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate
in 1895 when Lieutenant Governor
Alfred Milnes
was chosen in a special election to replace Julius C. Burrows
in the U.S. House
. McLaughlin, at the resignation of Milnes, performed duties as the 29th Lieutenant Governor
under Governor
John T. Rich from June 1, 1895 to January 1, 1897.
McLaughlin relocated to Seattle, WA where in 1906. Joseph R. McLaughlin, Paul C. Murphy, and Frank F. Mead pressed ahead with development [of "Laurelhurst"]. Realtors affixed enticing names to their peninsula developments. Besides "Laurelhurst," there was "Laurelhurst Heights," "The Palisades," "McLaughlin's Lawn Acres," and "Scottish Heights."
U.S. state
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of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, serving as Lieutenant Governor from 1895 to 1897.
McLaughlin was a graduate and alumnus of the University of Michigan, Literary Class of 1877, Law Class of 1879.
Early in 1886 McLaughlin thought he could see a future for electricity and undertook the organization of the Edison Company in Detroit. This company was organized in just six weeks from the time he undertook it. At that time it was the largest Edison illuminating company in the United States except the one at the Pearl Street Station, New York City, and had a capital of $250,000. Organizing this company McLaughlin was its Secretary and Manager during the construction of the plant and the first two years of its operation placing it upon a good paying basis. The Edison General Company recognized his ability as an organizer and made him their general agent for Ohio.
Prior to serving as Lt. Governor, McLaughlin was also a successful real estate developer in and around Detroit, MI. Arden Park-East Boston
Arden Park-East Boston Historic District
The Arden Park-East Boston Historic District is a neighborhood in the City of Detroit, Michigan, bounded on the west by Woodward Avenue, on the north by East Boston Boulevard, on the east by Oakland Avenue, and on the south by Arden Park Boulevard...
was originally called the McLaughlin's and Owens Subdivision, the development was platted on June 1, 1892 by McLaughlin and Edmund J. Owen.
McLaughlin was president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate
Michigan Senate
The Michigan Senate is the upper house of the Michigan Legislature. The Senate consists of 38 members, who are elected from constituencies having approximately 212,400 to 263,500 residents....
in 1895 when Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
The Lieutenant Governor of Michigan is the second-ranking official in U.S. state of Michigan, behind the governor, and one of four great offices of state...
Alfred Milnes
Alfred Milnes
Alfred Milnes was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Early life:Milnes was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. His parents, Henry and Mary Ann Milnes joined the LDS Church and left England with their family in 1854. After a sixty day voyage from Liverpool, they arrived in New...
was chosen in a special election to replace Julius C. Burrows
Julius C. Burrows
Julius Caesar Burrows was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.-Early life and education:...
in the U.S. House
United States Congressional Delegations from Michigan
This is a complete listing of all historical congressional delegations from Michigan to the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives.-United States Senate:-Delegates from Michigan Territory:-Members from Michigan:-Notes:...
. McLaughlin, at the resignation of Milnes, performed duties as the 29th Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
The Lieutenant Governor of Michigan is the second-ranking official in U.S. state of Michigan, behind the governor, and one of four great offices of state...
under Governor
Governor of Michigan
The Governor of Michigan is the chief executive of the U.S. State of Michigan. The current Governor is Rick Snyder, a member of the Republican Party.-Gubernatorial elections and term of office:...
John T. Rich from June 1, 1895 to January 1, 1897.
McLaughlin relocated to Seattle, WA where in 1906. Joseph R. McLaughlin, Paul C. Murphy, and Frank F. Mead pressed ahead with development [of "Laurelhurst"]. Realtors affixed enticing names to their peninsula developments. Besides "Laurelhurst," there was "Laurelhurst Heights," "The Palisades," "McLaughlin's Lawn Acres," and "Scottish Heights."