William A. Atwood

William A. Atwood
Michigan State Senator
In office
1887–1888
GovernorCyrus G. Luce[1]
Preceded byJohn Carveth
Succeeded byWilliam Ball[2]
Constituency13th District[3]
23rd Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1882–1883
Preceded byCharles A. Mason
Succeeded byGeorge E. Newell[4][5]
Alderman
In office
1877–1879
Serving with William A. Burr (1877-1878)
Henry C. Walker (1878-1879)
Preceded byHenry Brown
Succeeded byS.I. Beecher
ConstituencyCity of Flint 3rd Ward[6]
Personal details
BornApril 11, 1835
Newfane, Niagara County, N.Y.
DiedApril 11, 1908(1908-04-11) (aged 73)
Flint, Michigan[3]
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHelen C. Wood
RelationsAsa and Fannie (Gibbs) Atwood, parents
Jesse B., brother
H.C. Wood, Father-in-law[7]
ChildrenEdwin W. Atwood[3]
OccupationFarmer, Banker, Manufacturer
ProfessionBusinessman

William A. Atwood (April 11, 1835 – April 11, 1908) was a Michigan politician.[4][5]

  1. ^ "Former Officials of Michigan" (PDF). Michigan Manual. Lansing, Michigan: State of Michigan. 2003. p. 513. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  2. ^ "Members of the Michigan State Senate, 1880-89". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. ^ a b c "Index to Politicians: Atwood . -- Atwood, William A. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  4. ^ a b "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  5. ^ a b List of Flint City Mayors. Political Graveyards.com
  6. ^ Ellis, Franklin (1879). History of Genesee county, Michigan. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Philadelphia, PA.: Everts & Abbott. p. 177.
  7. ^ "HON. WILLIAM A. ATWOOD". 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros. 1892. pp. 801–803. Retrieved 2009-02-06.