Edward S. Flint
Edward Sherrill Flint (January 3, 1819 – January 29, 1902) was the mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, from 1861–1862.
Edward S. Flint | |
|---|---|
| 17th Mayor of Cleveland | |
| In office 1861–1862 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Senter |
| Succeeded by | Irvine U. Masters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Sherrill Flint January 3, 1819 Warren, Ohio |
| Died | January 29, 1902 (aged 83) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Woolsey |
| Children | three |
Although Flint was born in Warren, he was raised by his grandparents in Vermont because of the early deaths of his parents. After local schooling, Flint started working as a bookkeeper. Flint and his family moved to Cleveland in 1851 where Flint started a real estate firm. Since he was always interested in railroads, Flint served as the superintendent of the CCC&I from 1859 to 1878. Flint became a member of the Cleveland board of schools in 1860 and was elected mayor in 1861. Flint, a Republican because of the Civil War, later realigned his views to that of a War Democrat; he supported the North's cause during the Civil War. He retired after being defeated for re-election, continuing the railroad business until 1878. Flint died in Cleveland and is buried in Lake View Cemetery.
Flint married Caroline E. Lemen (d. 1899) of Cleveland. They had three children: Carolin, Fanny, and William.
References
- The Encyclopedia Of Cleveland History by Cleveland Bicentennial Commission (Cleveland, Ohio), David D. Van Tassel (Editor), and John J. Grabowski (Editor) ISBN 0-253-33056-4
- The Encyclopedia Of Cleveland History Online edition.
- The Political Graveyard