George R. Gold

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George R. Gold
39th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1898–1899
Preceded byMilton C. Pettibone
Succeeded byHugh Alexander Crawford[1][2]
10th Recorder (law)
In office
1867–1869
Preceded byAlvin T. Crossman
Succeeded byAnson S. Withee
ConstituencyCity of Flint[1]
Personal details
Born(1830-10-09)October 9, 1830
Cornwall, Connecticut,[3] U.S.
DiedJune 1, 1902(1902-06-01) (aged 71)
Flint, Michigan

George Ruggles Gold (October 9, 1830 – June 1, 1902) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

He served as a director of the Genesee County Savings Bank.[4]

Political life[edit]

In 1867, Gold was elected to the first of two terms in the office of Flint City Recorder. He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1898 for a single 1-year term.[1][5]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1898-99
Succeeded by

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "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. ^ Bersey, John (1890). Cyclopedia of Michigan.
  4. ^ "Chapter XV: Banks and Banking, Part II". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
  5. ^ "Index to Politicians: Gojack to Goldis -- Gold, George R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-03.