Hugh Alexander Crawford

Hugh Alexander Crawford, also referred to as H. Alexander Crawford, or H. Alex Crawford, (March 29, 1873 – February 2, 1951) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

For other people named Hugh Crawford, see Hugh Crawford.

Hugh Alexander Crawford
40th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1899–1900
Preceded byGeorge R. Gold
Succeeded byCharles A. Cummings[1][2]
Personal details
Born(1873-03-29)March 29, 1873
Otisville, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1951(1951-02-02) (aged 77)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Political life

Hugh Alexander Crawford was born in Otisville, Michigan on March 29, 1873.[3] He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1899 for a single one-year term.[1] He was a candidate in 1900 for Michigan Presidential Elector.[4]

Post-political life

Crawford moved out of the city by 1916.[1] He died in Flint on February 2, 1951.[5]

References
  1. "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  2. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  3. Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men. Detroit, Michigan: Evening News Association. 1900. p. 297. Retrieved February 21, 2023 – via Google Books.
  4. "Index to Politicians: Crawford -- Crawford, Hugh Alexander Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved March 3, 2009.
  5. "News Around Michigan". Lansing State Journal. Flint. AP. February 3, 1951. p. 8. Retrieved February 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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