Horace C. Spencer

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Horace C. Spencer (July 1832 – November 1, 1926) was a Michigan, Illinois, politician.[4][5]

Horace C. Spencer
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 19th district
In office
1884–1887[1]
GovernorJosiah Begole[2]
Russell A. Alger[3]
Preceded byGeorge E. Taylor
Succeeded byAlbert K. Roof
47th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1908–1909
Preceded byGeorge E. McKinley
Succeeded byGuy W. Selby[4][5]
Personal details
BornJuly 1832
Springville, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 1, 1926(1926-11-01) (aged 94)
home, Flint, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCatherine Morris[1]
RelationsArthur G. Bishop, son-in-law[3]
ResidenceKearlsey Street
OccupationHardware, banking
ProfessionBusinessman

Early life

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In 1832, Spencer was born in Springville, Erie County, New York State[3] or possibly Coutland, New York, United States. In 1853, he married Catherine Morris.[1] Traveling to Michigan in 1866, he entered the hardware business until 1880. In 1877, he invested his money as one of the original stockholders in the Second National Bank of Bay City, Michigan. With the Genesee County Savings Bank in 1885, he served as a director then later as a vice-president and a chairman of the board of directors. From 1891 to 1903, Spencer served as the first cashier of Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank.[1] He was also an initial member of the Board of Director.[3]

Political life

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Elected to the Michigan State Senate twice, Spencer served during Governor Alger's term and was a redistricting committee member.[3] He was elected as the mayor of the City of Flint in 1908 for a single 1-year term[4] defeating the incumbent.[6] He serve several terms on the Flint City park board.[3]

Post-political life

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Horace C. Spencer died November 1, 1926, at his home in Flint, Michigan.[1]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1908–1909
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Mayor Horace C. Spencer". Flint Timeline Project. Flint, Michigan: Flint Public Library. Archived from the original on 2008-05-31. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
  2. ^ "FORMER OFFICIALS OF MICHIGAN" (PDF). Michigan Manual. Michigan. 2003. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part II". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on 2016-12-22. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
  4. ^ a b c "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on 2018-07-24. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  5. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  6. ^ "Index to Politicians: Spencer -- Spencer, Horace C. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-11.