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 |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district | |
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 |
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.