Grant Decker

Grant Decker
1st Mayor of the City of Flint
In office
1855–1856
Preceded by none
Succeeded by Robert J. S. Page[1]
Personal details
Born February 4, 1814
Deckertown, Sussex County, New Jersey
Died July 30, 1890(1890-07-30) (aged 76)
Flint, Genesee County, Michigan
Religion Episcopalian

Grant Decker (February 4, 1814 July 30, 1890) was the first mayor of the village (now City) of Flint, Michigan serving from 1855-1856. He was a merchant, miller and in the lumber businesses at some time in his life.[2]

Early life

Decker was born in Deckertown, Sussex County, New Jersey on February 4, 1814.[2] He came to Flint, Michigan in 1839 to work in the lumbering industry. With the Honorable Artemas Thayer, he built a flour mill. Later in association with Captain Ira H. Wilder, he owned interests in a flour and feed mill. Over his time in Flint, eight fires hit his various businesses.[3]

Political

In 1855 Decker was elected Mayor of the Village of Flint serving until 1856.[2]

Post-Political

On July 30, 1890 Decker died in Flint with interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.[2]

Political offices
Preceded by
none
Mayor of Flint
1855-1856
Succeeded by
Robert J. S. Page

References

  1. Political Graveyards.com List of Flint City Mayors
  2. 1 2 3 4 Political Graveyards.com Index to Politicians: Decker --Decker, Grant entry
  3. The History of Genesee County, MI Chapter XIII. First City Officers.


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