William Hamilton (Flint politician)


William Hamilton was a Michigan politician that was the ninth and eighteenth mayor of the city of Flint, Michigan serving from 1863–65 and 1876-77.

Political life

At the first Flint City elections in 1855, Hamilton was selected as Second Ward Assessor. From 1861-1863 for 2 terms, he was City Council Alderman from the 2nd ward. He was elected as the eighth mayor of the City of Flint in 1863 and again in 1864 serving two one-year term. He was later elected to the office again in 1876.

Post-political life

His daughter, Lizzie, died from consumption on 9 January 1878.