Mathew Davison Explained
| Mathew Davison |
| Order: | 26th |
| Office: | Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan |
| Term Start: | 1885 |
| Term End: | 1886 |
| Predecessor: | William W. Joyner |
| Successor: | George T. Warren[1] [2] |
| Birth Date: | January 4, 1839[3] |
| Birth Place: | near Belfast, Ireland |
| Death Place: | 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 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
- Web site: Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials . 2009-02-06 . History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions . Michigan Historical Commission . 1916 .
- Web site: List of Flint City Mayors . 2009-02-09 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .
- Book: Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men. 1900.
- Book: Wood. Edwin . History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions . 1916 . Michigan Historical Commission . XV . http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch15/ .
- Web site: Index to Politicians: Davis-anthony to Dawsey -- Davison, Mathew Entry . 2009-02-09 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .
