Mathew Davison

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Mathew Davison
26th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1885–1886
Preceded byWilliam W. Joyner
Succeeded byGeorge T. Warren[1][2]
Personal details
BornJanuary 4, 1839[3]
near Belfast, Ireland
DiedSeptember 9, 1918(1918-09-09) (aged 79)
Flint, Michigan

Mathew Davison (January 4, 1839 – September 9, 1918) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

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[edit]

He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1885 serving a 1-year term.[1][5]

Post-political life[edit]

By 1916, Davison was chairman of the board of Union Trust and Savings Bank.[4]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1885-86
Succeeded by

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  2. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. ^ Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men. 1900.
  4. ^ a b Wood, Edwin (1916). "XV". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission.
  5. ^ "Index to Politicians: Davis-anthony to Dawsey -- Davison, Mathew Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.