Horace C. Spencer

Horace C. Spencer (July 1832 – November 1, 1926) was a Michigan 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 byHenry F. Pennington
Succeeded byWilliam A. Atwood
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
Spouse(s)Catherine Morris[1]
RelationsArthur G. Bishop, son-in-law[3]
ResidenceKearlsey Street
OccupationHardware, banking
ProfessionBusinessman

Early life

In 1832, Spencer was born in Springville, Erie County, New York[3] or possibly Coutland, New York. 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

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

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

Political offices
Preceded by
George E. McKinley		 Mayor of Flint
1908–1909		 Succeeded by
Guy W. Selby

References
  1. "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. "Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part II". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-03-11.
  4. "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  5. "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.
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