William M. Fenton
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William Matthew Fenton (December 19, 1808 – November 12, 1871) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is the namesake of the city of Fenton, Michigan.
Quick Facts 7th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, Governor ...
William Matthew Fenton | |
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7th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
In office 1848–1852 | |
Governor | Epaphroditus Ransom John S. Barry |
Preceded by | Charles P. Bush |
Succeeded by | Calvin Britain |
Michigan State Senator | |
In office 1846–1847 | |
Preceded by | Gardner D. Williams |
Succeeded by | Andrew Parsons |
Constituency | 6th District[1] |
4th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
In office 1858–1860 | |
Preceded by | Henry M. Henderson |
Succeeded by | Henry H. Crapo[2] |
1st Alderman | |
In office 1855–1856 Serving with Alvin T. Crosman | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Henry I. Higgins |
Constituency | Third Ward, City of Flint[2] |
Supervisor | |
In office 1847–1848 | |
Preceded by | William Patterson |
Succeeded by | John L. Gage |
Constituency | Township of Flint[3] |
Personal details | |
Born | December 19, 1808 Norwich, New York |
Died | November 12, 1871 (aged 60) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Adelaide Birdsall |
Relations | Joseph S. Fenton, Father[4] |
Children | Ada B., John Brush, Henry, Sarah R.[4] |
Alma mater | Hamilton College |
Occupation | Sailor, Lawyer |
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