William A. Paterson
William A. Paterson | |
|---|---|
| 31st Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1890–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Frank D. Baker |
| Succeeded by | Francis H. Rankin, Jr.[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1838 |
| Died | September 8, 1921 (aged 82) |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan[2] |
William A. Paterson (October 3, 1838 – September 8, 1921) was born in Canada in 1838 and arrived in Flint, Michigan in 1868. He established the W. A. Paterson Company, a carriage-manufacturer.[3] One of the original stockholders of Buick Motor Company,[2] he entered the automobile business for himself and marketed the Paterson automobile (1908 to 1923).[2]
From 1891 to 1892 he served as mayor of the City of Flint.[1] He was also involved in founding the Union Trust Savings Bank.[2]
Paterson constructed a new office on the corner of S. Saginaw and Third Streets. The art deco Patterson Building still stands today. It is now owned by Communities First, Inc.
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References
- ^ a b Lawrence Kestenbaum. "The Political Graveyard: Mayors and Postmasters of Flint, Michigan".
- ^ a b c d Lawrence Kestenbaum. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Pat to Pattersen".
- ^ Kimes, Beverly Rae; Clark Jr., Henry Austin (1996). Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 (3rd ed.). Iola, WI: Krause Publications. ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.