Alexander McFarland

Alexander McFarland
16th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1875–1876
Preceded by George H. Durand
Succeeded by William Hamilton[1][2]
4th Alderman
In office
1861–1863
Serving with Oscar Adams (1861)
David Spencer Fox (1962)
Preceded by John C. Allen
Succeeded by O.F. Forsyth
Constituency 1st Ward, City of Flint, Michigan[3]

Alexander McFarland (or possibly Alexander McFarlan) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

Political life

McFarland was elect for the 1st Ward, Alderman twice back to back beginning in 1861.[3] He was elected as mayor of the City of Flint in 1875 serving a 1-year term.[1][4]

Political offices
Preceded by
George H. Durand
Mayor of Flint
1875-76
Succeeded by
William Hamilton
Preceded by
John C. Allen
Alderman, 1st Ward of Flint
1861-1863
with Oscar Adams (1861)
David Spencer Fox (1962)
Succeeded by
O.F. Forsyth

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials. The History of Genesee County, MI.
  2. 2.0 2.1 List of Flint City Mayors. Political Graveyards.com
  3. 3.0 3.1 Ellis, Franklin (1879). History of Genesee county, Michigan. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Philadelphia, PA.: Everts & Abbott. pp. 177–178.
  4. Index to Politicians: Mcduer to Mcfarlan -- McFarlan, Alexander Entry. Political Graveyards.com