Oren Stone Explained

Oren Stone
Order:29th
Office:Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
Term Start:1888
Term End:1889
Predecessor:John C. Dayton
Successor:Frank D. Baker
Birth Date:July 24, 1833
Birth Place:Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y.
Death Place:Flint, Michigan
Restingplace:Glenwood Cemetery, Flint
Profession:Merchant

Oren Stone (July 24, 1833  - April 20, 1897) was a Michigan politician.[1] [2]

Early life

On July 24, 1833, Stone was born in Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y. He started Flint Woolen Mills with a partner and was owner of Stone's Opera House.[3]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1888 for a single 1-year term.[1] [3]

Post-political life

Buried in Flint's Glenwood Cemetery, Stone died in Flint on April 20, 1897.[3]

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: Index to Politicians: Stone -- Stone, Oren Entry . 2009-02-19 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .