Grant Decker
Grant Decker | |
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1st Mayor of the City of Flint | |
In office 1855–1856 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Robert J. S. Page[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | February 4, 1814 Deckertown, Sussex County, New Jersey |
Died | July 30, 1890 Flint, Genesee County, Michigan | (aged 76)
Grant Decker (February 4, 1814 – July 30, 1890) was the first mayor of the village (now City) of Flint, Michigan serving from 1855-1856. He was a merchant, miller and in the lumber businesses at some time in his life.[2]
Early life
Decker was born in Deckertown, Sussex County, New Jersey on February 4, 1814.[2] He came to Flint, Michigan in 1839 to work in the lumbering industry. With the Honorable Artemas Thayer, he built a flour mill. Later in association with Captain Ira H. Wilder, he owned interests in a flour and feed mill. Over his time in Flint, eight fires hit his various businesses.[3]
Political
In 1855 Decker was elected Mayor of the Village of Flint serving until 1856.[2]
Post-Political
On July 30, 1890 Decker died in Flint with interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.[2]
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