David Spencer Fox
David Spencer Fox | |
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14th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
In office 1871–1873 | |
Preceded by | James B. Walker |
Succeeded by | George H. Durand[1][2] |
4th Alderman | |
In office 1862–1864 Serving with Alexander McFarland(1962) O.F. Forsyth (1963) | |
Preceded by | Oscar W. Adams Jr. |
Succeeded by | William Stevenson |
Constituency | 1st Ward, City of Flint, Michigan[3] |
Personal details | |
Born | 1817 Warren County, Pennsylvania |
Died | 1901 |
Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan |
David Spencer Fox was a Michigan politician.[1][2]
Early life
In 1817, Fox was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania. His grandfather was a Revolutionary War soldier. He gained employment with a shingles manufacturing company. He came to Michigan in 1846. In Flint, He became a partner of Walker & Begole, a shingles manufacturer, timber land speculation and logging firm.[4]
Political life
Fox first was elected to serve the first ward on the Flint City Council in 1862 and 1863.[3] He was elected as mayor of the City of Flint in 1871 serving two 1-year terms.[1][5]
Post-Political life
In 1880, Fox became president of the First National Bank. He also became involved with the Flint Wagon Works, which later acquired by the Chevrolet Motor Company.[4] He died in 1901[4] and was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.[5]
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by James B. Walker | Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan 1871-73 | Succeeded by George H. Durand |
Preceded by Oscar W. Adams Jr. Alexander McFarland | Alderman, 1st Ward of Flint 1862-1864 with Alexander McFarland(1962) O.F. Forsyth (1963) | Succeeded by William Stevenson |
References
- ^ a b c Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials Archived 2020-01-16 at the Wayback Machine. The History of Genesee County, MI.
- ^ a b List of Flint City Mayors. Political Graveyards.com
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c Edwin O. Wood, LL.Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part I Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission, 1916.
- ^ a b Index to Politicians: Patakas to Pattersen -- Patrick, William S. Entry. Political Graveyards.com
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