William Grawn Milliken

Background

Milliken, William Grawn was born on March 26, 1922 in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. Son of James Thacker and Hildegarde (Grawn) Milliken.

Education

AB, Yale University, 1946. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Michigan. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Eastern Michigan University.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Central Michigan University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Detroit Institute of Technology. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Western Michigan University.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Northern Michigan University. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Adrian College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Detroit.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Ferris State College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Hope College. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Yale University.

Career

President J.W. Milliken, Inc., Michigan, 1952-1975. Member Michigan Senate from 27th District, 1960-1964, majority floor leader, 1963-1964. Lieutenant governor State of Michigan, 1965-1969, governor, 1969-1982.

Board directors Chrysler Corporation, Burroughs Corporation, Ford Foundation, New York, Coachmen Industries, Indiana, E.F. Hutton Inc. Served in United States Army Air Force.

Achievements

• Traverse City C. of C. (past president) Clubs: Rotarian.

Membership

Member Michigan Waterways Commission, 1947-1955. Chairman Grand Traverse County Republican Committee, 1948-1954, Republican Governors Conference, 1971-1972, Midwestern Governors, 1974. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1972, 76, 80.

Board directors Greater Michigan Foundation. Member Traverse City Chamber of Commerce (past president) Clubs: Rotarian.

• Traverse City C. of C. (past president) Clubs: Rotarian.

Connections

Married Helen Wallbank, October 20, 1945. Children: Elaine, William Grawn.

Father:

James Thacker Milliken

Mother:

Hildegarde (Grawn) Milliken

Spouse:

Helen Wallbank

child:

Elaine Milliken

child:

William Grawn Milliken