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Milton C. Pettibone 38th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan In office
1897–1898Preceded by Samuel C. Randall Succeeded by George R. Gold[1][2] Personal details Born February 7, 1843
HowellNationality English Political party Republican Spouse(s) Elsie C. Rider Relations Letitia Terhune & Roswell Pettibone, parents
John Pettibone, grandfather
Joseph Rider, father-in-lawChildren Bertie, Charles L. and Max M. Residence Third and Liberty Streets Occupation clothing Profession merchant[3] Milton C. Pettibone 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 advance his education such that he was qualified to teach. He clerk 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, at 609 Saginaw Street.[3]
Political life
He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1897 for a single 1 year term.[1][4]
Political offices Preceded by
Samuel C. RandallMayor of Flint
1897-98Succeeded by
George R. GoldReferences
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "Milton Pettibone". 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties. Chapman Bros.. 1892. pp. 653–657. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/tuscola/book/719-728.htm. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Pethick to Pettis -- Pettibone, Milton C. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/petitpren-pettis.html#0LI01ESIU. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
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