Mathew Davison

Mathew Davison
26th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1885–1886
Preceded byWilliam W. Joyner
Succeeded byGeorge T. Warren
Personal details
BornJanuary 4, 1839
near Belfast, Ireland
DiedSeptember 9, 1918(1918-09-09) (aged 79)
Flint, Michigan

Mathew Davison (January 4, 1839 – September 9, 1918) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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

Political life

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

Post-political life

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on January 16, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  2. 1 2 "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
  3. ↑ Men of Progress: Embracing Biographical Sketches of Representative Michigan Men. 1900.
  4. 1 2 Wood, Edwin (1916). "XV". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Index to Politicians: Davis-anthony to Dawsey -- Davison, Mathew Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved February 9, 2009.