David Demerest Aitken

Republican Representative of Michigan's 6th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

September 5, 1853 (76 years old)

Birthday

May 26, 1930

Death

Served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 1893 to 1897.
Held the position of mayor of Flint, Michigan in 1905 and 1906.
Worked as Flint city clerk from 1883 to 1886 and as city attorney from 1886 to 1890.
Chaired the House Committee on Mines and Mining during the 54th Congress.
Ran for Governor of Michigan in 1896 but was not successful.
Practiced law and engaged in banking after his congressional career.
Born on a farm in Flint Township, Michigan, and educated in local schools.
Taught in a district school before moving to New Jersey to work as a bookkeeper.
Studied law in New York City and was admitted to the bar in 1878.
His boyhood home is listed on The National Register of Historic Places.