Bruce J. McDonald (Michigan politician)

Bruce J. McDonald (August 26, 1866 – June 1, 1923[3]) was a Michigan politician.[1][2] He was a Masons and the Knights Templar member.[3]

Bruce J. McDonald
44th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1904–1905
Preceded byAustin D. Alvord
Succeeded byDavid D. Aitken[1][2]
Personal details
BornAugust 26, 1866[3]
Lakeport, Michigan[3]
DiedJune 1, 1923(1923-06-01) (aged 56)
family home, E. Fifth Street, Flint, Michigan
Resting placeGlenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan
Political partyGrace Baird
Occupationbanker
Professionfinancial

Early life

McDonald was born in Lakeport, Michigan. At age thirteen, he move to Flint to attend Flint Union High School. After he received his high school diploma, he was employed as a messenger by the First Union Bank. He continued working there and was over time promoted reaching the position of cashier.[3]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1904 for a single 1 year terms.[1][4]

Post-political life

MacDonald was married Grace Baird to in 1907 and had three children. In 1917 and 32 service years, he resigned from First Union Bank. He also served on the board of directors of the First National and the Genesee County Savings Banks. Additional, he served treasurer of the Home Builders and the firm Stone, MacDonald and Kaufman. Becoming sick in 1921, he travel to Battle Creek to be cured only to return to Hurley Hospital, Flint and lost his leg. On June 1, 1923, he died at his east Fifth Street home and was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
Austin D. Alvord		 Mayor of Flint
1904–1905		 Succeeded by
David D. Aitken

References
  1. "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. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. "Mayor Bruce MacDonald". Flint Timeline Project. Flint, Michigan: Flint Public Library. Archived from the original on May 31, 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  4. "Index to Politicians: Mcdonald -- McDonald, Bruce J. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
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