James B. Walker
James B. Walker | |
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13th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
In office 1870–1871 | |
Preceded by | William S. Patrick |
Succeeded by | David Spencer Fox[1][2] |
Personal details | |
Born | 1812 Locke, Cayuga County, New York |
Children | Anna McCall[3] |
Occupation | Clerk, banker |
Profession | Merchant |
James B. Walker (1812–1877) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]
Early life
Walker was born in 1812 in Locke, Cayuga County, New York. He came to Flint, Michigan in 1836 and began working in as a clerk in Beach & Wesson dry goods store. Later, H.M. Henderson's dry goods store employed him. From 1838 to 1842, Walker operated a mercantile business on the north side of the Flint River. He building and ran a store at the corner of Kearsley and Saginaw streets from 1842 to 1858.[3]
Political life
As the governor's appointed state resident trustee, he was in charge of deaf, dumb and blind asylum's construction and continued as a trustee of the asylum from 1858 to 1873.[3] He was elected as mayor of the City of Flint in 1870 serving a single 1-year term.[1][4] The first pavement on Saginaw Street was laid during his term as Mayor.[3]
Post-Political life
In 1872, Walker was the first president and director of the Genesee Savings Bank. Walker died in Flint, 1877.[3]
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by William S. Patrick | Mayor of Flint 1870-71 | Succeeded by David Spencer Fox |
References
- ^ a b c Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials. The History of Genesee County, MI.
- ^ a b List of Flint City Mayors. Political Graveyards.com
- ^ a b c d e Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part II The History of Genesee County, MI
- ^ Index to Politicians: Patakas to Pattersen -- Patrick, William S. Entry. Political Graveyards.com
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