| John R. MacDonald | |
|---|---|
| 51st Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1914–1915 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Stewart Mott |
| Succeeded by | William H. McKeighan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1857 Moretown, Washington County, Vermont |
| Died | January 1946 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Progressive |
John R. MacDonald was a Michigan politician. He was a member of Knights of the Loyal Guard, Freemasons, Shriners and Knights of Pythias.
Early life
On March 30, 1857, MacDonald was born in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont. In 1895, he was the first captain-general of Division No. 1 of The Knights of the Loyal Guard, a fraternal beneficiary society. In 1905 and 1906, he served as Worshipful Master of Genesee Lodge No. 174 of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan.
Political life
He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1914 for a single 1-year term defeating his predecessor, Charles Stewart Mott.
Post-political life
MacDonald died at Hurley Hospital from injuries from a fall at home in January 1946. He was cremated with his ashes interred at Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byCharles Stewart Mott | Mayor of Flint 1914–1915 |
Succeeded byWilliam H. McKeighan |
References
- ^ "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 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ^ "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Macdonald -- MacDonald, John R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ "Chapter XXIV: Knights of the Loyal Guard". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- "Past Masters of Genesee Lodge No. 174 Free and Accepted Masons". Archived from the original on 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- "Chapter XXIV: Free & Accepted Masons, Part I". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
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