Charles A. Mason

Charles A. Mason
22nd Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1881–1882
Preceded by Zacheus Chase
Succeeded by William A. Atwood[1][2]

Charles A. Mason was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

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Early life

Charles A. Mason purchased Austin B. Witherbee's self-named drug store downtown and ran it for 22 years. It is now the name of a new grocery store set to open in spring 2009 to serve the downtown area at the corner of King Avenue and University Drive, the former old Hats by Jake building.[3]

Political life

He was elected as the mayor of the City of Flint in 1881 serving a 1-year term.[1][4]

Post-Political life

Political offices
Preceded by
Zacheus Chase		 Mayor of Flint
1881-82		 Succeeded by
William A. Atwood

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
  3. ^ Sally York. Witherbee's grocery store set to open in downtown Flint in the spring. November 28, 2008. Flint Journal. Booth Newspapers. Flint, Michigan.
  4. ^ "Index to Politicians: Mason -- Mason, Charles A. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/mason.html#0LI00Z7TR. Retrieved 2009-02-06.