Horace C. Spencer

Horace C. Spencer (July 1832 – November 1, 1926) was a Michigan, Illinois, politician.^[4][5]

Horace C. Spencer
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 19th district
In office 1884–1887[1]
Governor	Josiah Begole[2] Russell A. Alger[3]
Preceded by	George E. Taylor
Succeeded by	Albert K. Roof
47th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office 1908–1909
Preceded by	George E. McKinley
Succeeded by	Guy W. Selby[4][5]
Personal details
Born	July 1832 Springville, New York, U.S.
Died	November 1, 1926(1926-11-01) (aged 94) home, Flint, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Catherine Morris[1]
Relations	Arthur G. Bishop, son-in-law[3]
Residence	Kearlsey Street
Occupation	Hardware, banking
Profession	Businessman

Early life

In 1832, Spencer was born in Springville, Erie County, New York State^[3] or possibly Coutland, New York, United States. In 1853, he married Catherine Morris.^[1] Traveling to Michigan in 1866, he entered the hardware business until 1880. In 1877, he invested his money as one of the original stockholders in the Second National Bank of Bay City, Michigan. With the Genesee County Savings Bank in 1885, he served as a director then later as a vice-president and a chairman of the board of directors. From 1891 to 1903, Spencer served as the first cashier of Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank.^[1] He was also an initial member of the Board of Director.^[3]

Political life

Elected to the Michigan State Senate twice, Spencer served during Governor Alger's term and was a redistricting committee member.^[3] He was elected as the mayor of the City of Flint in 1908 for a single 1-year term^[4] defeating the incumbent.^[6] He serve several terms on the Flint City park board.^[3]

Post-political life

Horace C. Spencer died November 1, 1926, at his home in Flint, Michigan.^[1]

Political offices
Preceded by George E. McKinley	Mayor of Flint 1908–1909	Succeeded by Guy W. Selby