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Henry M. Henderson

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Henry M. Henderson
3rd Mayor of the City of Flint
In office
1857–1858
Preceded byRobert J. S. Page
Succeeded byWilliam M. Fenton[1]
Personal details
RelationsJames Henderson, Brother
Occupationdry goods, banking
Professionbusinessman

Henry M. Henderson was the third mayor of the Village (now City) of Flint, Michigan serving from 1857 to 1858.[2]

Early life

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In 1836, Henry M. Henderson left Livingston County, New York and came to Flint opening a dry goods business together with his brother, James. In 1842, the brother constructed the Henderson block. When the First National Bank was formed in 1865, Henderson became president and a director of the bank.[3]

Political life

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He was elected as the third mayor of the Village of Flint in 1857 serving a one-year term.[2]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1857-58
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ Political Graveyards.com List of Flint City Mayors
  2. ^ a b Political Graveyards.com Index to Politicians: Henderson -- Henderson, Henry M. entry
  3. ^ "The History of Genesee County, MI. Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part I." Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-01-27.