title: William A. Tateum
text: # William A. Tateum
  
  William Aldrich Tateum (August 31 1862 – May 15, 1957) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1893 through 1894. For his one term, he served as Speaker of the House, during the 37th Legislature.
  
  ## Early years
  
  Born in Worcester County, Massachusetts in 1862, Tateum graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut.
  
  ## Career
  
  He was admitted to the Massachusetts bar before moving to Michigan. Tateum was elected to the Grand Rapids City Council (then called the board of aldermen) in 1891 before his election to the House in 1892.
  
  ## Death
  
  Tateum died on May 15, 1957, aged 94.
  
  