Henry M. Henderson
American politician
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Henry M. Henderson was the third mayor of the Village (now City) of Flint, Michigan serving from 1857 to 1858.[2]
Preceded byRobert J. S. Page
Succeeded byWilliam M. Fenton[1]
RelationsJames Henderson, Brother
Occupationdry goods, banking
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 |
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 of Flint 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]
