Merlin Wiley

Merlin Wiley
Michigan Attorney General
In office 1921–1923
Preceded by	Alex J. Groesbeck
Succeeded by	Andrew B. Dougherty
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Chippewa County district
In office January 1, 1915 – 1920
Personal details
Born	(1875-05-07)May 7, 1875 Shepherd, Michigan, US
Died	April 24, 1963(1963-04-24) (aged 87) Ann Arbor, Michigan, US
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Helen Seymour
Children	2
Alma mater	University of Michigan

Merlin Wiley (May 7, 1875 – April 24, 1963) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Wiley was born on May 7, 1875, in Shepherd, Michigan to Edgar James Wiley and Leona Wiley.[1][2]

Education

Wiley graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School. Wiley graduated from the University of Michigan twice, once from the Literary Department in 1902 and once from the Law Department in 1904.[1]

Career

Wiley started practicing law in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan in 1904. Wiley served as Chippewa County prosecuting attorney from 1909 to 1910. On November 3, 1914, Wiley was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Chippewa County district from January 6, 1915, to 1920. Wiley served as Michigan Attorney General from 1921 to 1923. Wiley resigned in 1923.[1][2]

Personal life

Wiley married Helen Seymour in 1910.[1] Together they had two children. Wiley was a member of the American Bar Association, the Knights Templar, and the Shriners. Wiley was a Freemason.[2]

Death

Wiley died on April 24, 1963, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[3]

References

1. "Legislator Details - Merlin Wiley". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
2. "Wiley to Wiley-segovia". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
3. "Former State Atty. General Wiley Dies". The Herald-Palladium. April 25, 1963. p. 27. Retrieved May 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

Legal offices
Preceded by Alex J. Groesbeck	Michigan Attorney General 1921–1923	Succeeded by Andrew B. Dougherty