Milton C. Pettibone Explained

Milton C. Pettibone
Order:38th
Office:Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
Term Start:1897
Term End:1898
Predecessor:Samuel C. Randall
Successor:George R. Gold[1] [2]
Birth Date:February 7, 1843
Birth Place:Howell, Michigan
Death Place:Flint, Michigan
Nationality:English
Party:Republican
Spouse:Elsie C. Rider
Children:Bertie, Charles L. and Max M.
Relations:Letitia Terhune & Roswell Pettibone, parents
John Pettibone, grandfather
Joseph Rider, father-in-law
Residence:Third and Liberty Streets
Occupation:clothing
Profession:merchant[3]

Milton Chauncey Pettibone (February 7, 1843  - August 11, 1916) was a Michigan politician.[1] [2] He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, the Royal Arch Masons, Knights of the Maccabees, and the Royal Arcanum. Additional he was a Past Eminent commander of the Genesee Valley Commandry, No. 15, K. T.[3]

Early life

Pettibone was born in Howell on February 7, 1843. He advanced his education such that he was qualified to teach. He clerked in the Jewett & Crossman dry goods store for two years. In 1867, he came to Flint and clerked for Judd, NcCreary & Avery. Pettibone joined that partnership after five years becoming the firm F. W. Judd & Co. After four successfully years, the partnership dissolved and Pettibone then clerked at Smith, Bridgeman & Co. for two years. He started the firm named Lewis & Pettibone in 1878 in the clothing business. Eleven years later, he sold out his share of the business to start another clothing firm. With A. C. McCall, Pettibone formed the firm, Pettibone & McCall.[3]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1897 for a single one-year term.[1] [4]

References

  1. 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 .
  2. Web site: List of Flint City Mayors . 2009-02-09 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .
  3. Web site: Milton Pettibone . 2009-03-09 . 1892 . 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties . Chapman Bros. . 653–657 .
  4. Web site: Index to Politicians: Pethick to Pettis -- Pettibone, Milton C. Entry . 2009-03-03 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .