Summary
Eugene C. Keyes (August 23, 1900 – 1963) was the 45th and 47th lieutenant governor of Michigan from 1943 to 1945 and 1947 to 1949.[1]
Early life and education edit
Born in Dearborn, Michigan, Keyes studied as a doctor and lawyer, receiving several degrees. In 1921, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons awarded him a Doctor of Dental Surgery, followed by a Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University in 1930.[1] In 1932, he founded the Keyes Diagnostic Clinic in Dearborn.[2] In 1935, Keyes earned a law degree from the Detroit College of Law.[1]
Political career edit
Before serving as lieutenant governor, Keyes was a county supervisor and city councilman in his home city. He was affiliated with the Republican Party.[1] Keyes served as lieutenant governor under two governors, Harry Kelly from 1943 to 1945 and Kim Sigler from 1947 to 1949, both of whom were also Republicans.[3]
In 1965, two years after Keyes death, the clinic he founded was demolished to make way for parking lots.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Former Lieutenant Governors". State of Michigan. Archived from the original on 2013-04-03. Retrieved 2013-03-25.
- ^ a b "Table of Contents". The Dearborn Historian. 26 (3): 57. Summer 1986. Retrieved 2013-03-26.[dead link]
- ^ "Former Governors' Bios". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2013-03-25.