Grant Decker | |
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| 1st Mayor of the City of Flint | |
| In office 1855–1856 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Robert J. S. Page[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1814 Deckertown,Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Died | July 30, 1890(1890-07-30) (aged 76) Flint,Genesee County, Michigan |
Grant Decker (February 4, 1814 – July 30, 1890) was the first mayor of the village (now City) ofFlint, Michigan serving from 1855 to 1856. He was a merchant, miller and in the lumber businesses at some time in his life.[2]
Decker was born inDeckertown,Sussex County, New Jersey on February 4, 1814.[2][3] He came to Flint, Michigan, in 1839 to work in the lumbering industry. With the HonorableArtemas Thayer, he built a flour mill. Later in association with CaptainIra H. Wilder, he owned interests in a flour and feed mill. Over his time in Flint, eight fires hit his various businesses.[4]
In 1855 Decker was elected Mayor of the Village of Flint serving until 1856.[2]
On July 30, 1890, Decker died in Flint with interment inGlenwood Cemetery, Flint.[2]
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| Preceded by none | Mayor ofFlint 1855-1856 | Succeeded by |
