Henry M. Henderson
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 | |
| Relations | James Henderson, Brother |
| Occupation | dry goods, banking |
| Profession | businessman |
Henry M. Henderson was the third mayor of the Village (now City) of Flint, Michigan serving from 1857 to 1858.[2]
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]
References
- ^ Political Graveyards.com List of Flint City Mayors
- ^ a b Political Graveyards.com Index to Politicians: Henderson -- Henderson, Henry M. entry
- ^ The History of Genesee County, MI. Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part I.
