Henry M. Henderson

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Henry M. Henderson
3rd Mayor of the City of Flint
In office
1857–1858
Preceded by Robert J. S. Page
Succeeded by William 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]

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Early life

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

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

Political offices
Preceded by
Robert J. S. Page 		Mayor of Flint
1857-58		Succeeded by
William M. Fenton

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References

  1. ↑ Political Graveyards.com List of Flint City Mayors
  2. 1 2 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.
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