Samuel M. Axford (died 1873) was an American politician and doctor who was the 11th mayor of Flint, Michigan.[1]

Samuel M. Axford
11th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1868–1869
Preceded byAustin B. Witherbee
Succeeded byWilliam S. Patrick[1]
Personal details
Died1873
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupationdoctor
ProfessionMedical

Early life edit

Axford lived in his youth in Oakland County. He attended the University of Michigan for medical education. In 1858, he moved from Detroit to Flint.[2] He built Axford House as a joint residence and hospital.[3]

Political life edit

He was elected as the eleventh mayor of the Village of Flint in 1868 serving a single 1-year term.[1]

Axford died in 1873.[2]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1868-1869
Succeeded by

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials. The History of Genesee County, MI.
  2. ^ a b Chapter XVIII: Early Physicians & Medical Societies. The History of Genesee County, MI.
  3. ^ Private Hospitals: The Axford Archived 2008-12-09 at the Wayback Machine. 1809-1930: History of Hospitals in Michigan. Author: Karen Stevenson .