Mathew Davison

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]

Mathew Davison was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

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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.[3]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1885 serving a 1-year term.[1][4]

Post-political life

By 1916, Davison was chairman of the board of Union Trust and Savings Bank.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
William W. Joyner
Mayor of Flint
1885-86
Succeeded by
George T. Warren

References

  1. ^ a b c "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch13/roster3.html. Retrieved 2009-02-06. 
  2. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/MI/ofc/flint.html. Retrieved 2009-02-09. 
  3. ^ a b Wood, Edwin (1916) "XV" History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions Michigan Historical Commission http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch15/ 
  4. ^ "Index to Politicians: Davis-anthony to Dawsey -- Davison, Mathew Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/davis-dawsey.html#0LI012RE3. Retrieved 2009-02-09.