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 2 3 Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials. The History of Genesee County, MI.
  2. 1 2 List of Flint City Mayors. Political Graveyards.com
  3. 1 2 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
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