Mathew Davison
Mathew Davison (January 4, 1839 – September 9, 1918) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]
Mathew Davison | |
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| 26th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1885–1886 | |
| Preceded by | William W. Joyner |
| Succeeded by | George T. Warren[1][2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1839[3] near Belfast, Ireland |
| Died | September 9, 1918 (aged 79) Flint, Michigan |
Early life
His first business was a clothing business. He was one of the area's largest landowners, owning large amounts of farm land. He served as the long time cashier of the Union Trust and Savings Bank.[4]
Political life
He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1885 serving a 1-year term.[1][5]
Post-political life
By 1916, Davison was chairman of the board of Union Trust and Savings Bank.[4]
References
- "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men. 1900.
- Wood, Edwin (1916). "XV". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission.
- "Index to Politicians: Davis-anthony to Dawsey -- Davison, Mathew Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
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