John R. MacDonald

John R. MacDonald
51st Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1914–1915
Preceded by Charles Stewart Mott
Succeeded by William H. McKeighan[1][2]
Personal details
Born March 30, 1857
Moretown, Washington County, Vermont
Nationality Scottish
Political party Progressive[3]

John R. MacDonald was a Michigan politician.[1][2] He was a member of Knights of the Loyal Guard,[4] Freemasons, Shriners and Knights of Pythias.[3]

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Early life

On March 30, 1857, MacDonald was born in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.[3] In 1895, he was the first captain-general of Division No. 1 of The Knights of the Loyal Guard, a fraternal beneficiary society.[4] In 1905 and 1906, he served as worshipful masters of Genesee Lodge No. 174 of the Free and Accepted Masons.[5]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1914 for a single 1 year term[1][3] defeating his predecessor, Charles Stewart Mott.[2]

Post-political life

MacDonald died at Hurley Hospital from injuries from a fall at home in January 1946. He was cremated with his ashes interred at Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
Charles Stewart Mott
Mayor of Flint
1914-15
Succeeded by
William H. McKeighan

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 c "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 d e "Index to Politicians: Macdonald -- MacDonald, John R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/macdonald.html#0LH0PE5CZ. Retrieved 2009-03-17. 
  4. ^ a b "Chapter XXIV: Knights of the Loyal Guard". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch24/loyal13.html. Retrieved 2009-03-17. 
  5. ^ "Chapter XXIV: Free & Accepted Masons, Part I". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/gen/ch24/masons4.html. Retrieved 2009-03-17.