Murl K. Aten

American politician (1901–1971)

Murl K. Aten


Michigan Auditor General
In office 1947–1950
Governor	Kim Sigler G. Mennen Williams
Preceded by	John D. Morrison
Succeeded by	John B. Martin Jr.

Personal details
Born	(1901-08-13)August 13, 1901 Norvell, Michigan, US
Died	June 15, 1971(1971-06-15) (aged 69) Sandstone Township, Michigan, US
Political party	Republican

Murl K. Aten (August 13, 1901 – June 15, 1971) was a Michigan politician who served as Michigan Auditor General from 1947 to 1950.

Early life

Aten was born on August 13, 1901, in Norvell, Michigan.^[1]

Career

Aten served as Jackson County clerk from 1939 to 1940. He then served as the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney from 1945 to 1946. Aten served as Michigan Auditor General from 1947 to 1950. In 1950, Aten was an unsuccessful candidate in the Republican primary the position of United States Representative from Michigan's 2nd District.^[1]

Personal life

Aten was married and had three children.^[2] Aten was a member of the Kiwanis, the Freemasons, and of the Loyal Order of Moose. Aten was Methodist.^[1]

Death

Aten died of a heart attack near his home on June 15, 1971, in Sandstone Township, Michigan. He was interred at Roseland Memorial Gardens in Jackson, Michigan.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Ashley-cotleur to Ather". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
^ Michigan (1949). Michigan manual. 1947-48 – via HathiTrust.