Milton C. Pettibone

Milton C. Pettibone
Milton C. Pettibone
38th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1897–1898
Preceded by Samuel C. Randall
Succeeded by George R. Gold[1][2]
Personal details
Born February 7, 1843
Howell
Nationality English
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Elsie C. Rider
Relations Letitia Terhune & Roswell Pettibone, parents
John Pettibone, grandfather
Joseph Rider, father-in-law
Children 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. Randall
Mayor of Flint
1897-98
Succeeded by
George R. Gold

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 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. 
  4. ^ "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.