Mathew Davison

Mathew Davison
26th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1885–1886
Preceded by William W. Joyner
Succeeded by George T. Warren[1][2]
Personal details
Born January 4, 1839[3]
near Belfast, Ireland
Died September 9, 1918 (aged 79)
Flint, Michigan

Mathew Davison (January 4, 1839 September 9, 1918) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

Early life

His first business was a clothing business. He was one the area's largest land owner, owning large amounts of farm land. He served as the long time cashier of the Union Trust and Savings Bank.[4]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1885 serving a 1-year term.[1][5]

Post-political life

By 1916, Davison was chairman of the board of Union Trust and Savings Bank.[4]

Political offices
Preceded by
William W. Joyner
Mayor of Flint
1885-86
Succeeded by
George T. Warren

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Wood, Edwin (1916). "XV". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission.
  5. "Index to Politicians: Davis-anthony to Dawsey -- Davison, Mathew Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.