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Oren Stone

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Oren Stone
29th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1888–1889
Preceded byJohn C. Dayton
Succeeded byFrank D. Baker[1][2]
Personal details
BornJuly 24, 1833
Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y.
DiedApril 20, 1897(1897-04-20) (aged 63)
Flint, Michigan
Resting placeGlenwood Cemetery, Flint[3]
ProfessionMerchant

Oren Stone (July 24, 1833 – April 20, 1897) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

On July 24, 1833, Stone was born in Auburn, Cayuga County, N.Y. He started Flint Woolen Mills with a partner and was owner of Stone's Opera House.[3]

Political life[edit]

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1888 for a single 1-year term.[1][3]

Post-political life[edit]

Buried in Flint's Glenwood Cemetery, Stone died in Flint on April 20, 1897.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1888-89
Succeeded by

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. ^ a b c d "Index to Politicians: Stone -- Stone, Oren Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-19.