John R. MacDonald was a Michigan politician.[1][2] He was a member of Knights of the Loyal Guard,[4] Freemasons, Shriners and Knights of Pythias.[3]
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[1][2] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 30, 1857 Moretown, Washington County, Vermont |
| Died | January 1946 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Progressive[3] |
Early life edit
On March 30, 1857, MacDonald was born in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.[3] In 1895, he was the first captain-general of Division No. 1 of The Knights of the Loyal Guard, a fraternal beneficiary society.[4] In 1905 and 1906, he served as Worshipful Master of Genesee Lodge No. 174 of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan.[5] [6]
Political life edit
He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1914 for a single 1-year term[1][3] defeating his predecessor, Charles Stewart Mott.[2]
Post-political life edit
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.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ^ a b c "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ a b c d e "Index to Politicians: Macdonald -- MacDonald, John R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ a b "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".
- ^ "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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