John R. MacDonald

John R. MacDonald was a Michigan politician.[1][2] He was a member of Knights of the Loyal Guard,[4] Freemasons, Shriners and Knights of Pythias.[3]

John R. MacDonald
51st Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1914–1915
Preceded byCharles Stewart Mott
Succeeded byWilliam H. McKeighan[1][2]
Personal details
BornMarch 30, 1857
Moretown, Washington County, Vermont
DiedJanuary 1946 (aged 88)
NationalityScottish
Political partyProgressive[3]

Early life

On March 30, 1857, MacDonald was born in Moretown, Washington County, Vermont.[3] In 1895, he was the first captain-general of Division No. 1 of The Knights of the Loyal Guard, a fraternal beneficiary society.[4] In 1905 and 1906, he served as Worshipful Master of Genesee Lodge No. 174 of the Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan.[5] [6]

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1914 for a single 1-year term[1][3] defeating his predecessor, Charles Stewart Mott.[2]

Post-political life

MacDonald died at Hurley Hospital from injuries from a fall at home in January 1946. He was cremated with his ashes interred at Avondale Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.[3]

Political offices
Preceded by
Charles Stewart Mott		 Mayor of Flint
1914–1915		 Succeeded by
William H. McKeighan

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. "Index to Politicians: Macdonald -- MacDonald, John R. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  4. "Chapter XXIV: Knights of the Loyal Guard". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
  5. "Past Masters of Genesee Lodge No. 174 Free and Accepted Masons".
  6. "Chapter XXIV: Free & Accepted Masons, Part I". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
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