Mathew Davison
| Mathew Davison | |
|---|---|
| 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  | 
Mathew Davison (January 4, 1839 – September 9, 1918) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]
Early life
His first business was a clothing business. He was one the area's largest land owner, 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]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William W. Joyner  | 
Mayor of Flint 1885-86  | 
 Succeeded by George T. Warren  | 
References
- 1 2 3 "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
 - 1 2 "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.
 - 1 2 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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