William A. Burgett

William A. Burgett
Acting Michigan Auditor General
In office
October 10, 1961 – October 23, 1961
GovernorJohn Swainson
Preceded byOtis M. Smith
Succeeded byBillie S. Farnum
Personal details
Born(1932-06-30)June 30, 1932
Des Moines, Iowa
DiedApril 10, 1999(1999-04-10) (aged 66)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBetsy Bartley
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
Michigan State University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1952-1954

William A. Burgett (June 30, 1932 – April 10, 1999) served as acting Michigan Auditor General in 1961.

Early life and education

Burgett was born on June 30, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1956, Burgett earned a B.A. from the University of Iowa. Burgett later attended Michigan State University in 1957 and 1958.[1]

Career

Burgett served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. At some point, Burgett served as the administrative assistant to Michigan Lieutenant Governor John B. Swainson and as the assistant to the chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party. Burgett was appointed Deputy Michigan Auditor General on June 21, 1960.[1] On October 9, 1961, Michigan Auditor General Otis M. Smith resigned. Burgett was appointed acting state auditor general the following day. Billie S. Farnum was appointed and qualified as his successor on October 23, 1961.[2]

Personal life

Burgett was married to Betsy Bartley. Burgett was Methodist.[1]

Death

Burgett died on April 10, 1999.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Michigan (1963). Michigan manual. 1961-62 – via HathiTrust.
  2. ^ "Former Officials of Michigan" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  3. ^ "BURGETT". Detroit Free Press. April 18, 1999. p. 27. Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.


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