Edward Hughes Thomson

Edward Hughes Thomson was a Michigan politician.[1][2]

Edward Hughes Thomson
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district
In office 1848–1849
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district
In office 1849–1860
18th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office 1877–1878
Preceded by	William Hamilton
Succeeded by	Jerome Eddy[1][2]
Prosecuting Attorney
Constituency	Lapeer County
Prosecuting Attorney
In office 1845 – 1846[3]
Constituency	Genesee County
Personal details
Born	June 15, 1810 Kendal, Westmorland, England
Died	February 2, 1886 Flint, Michigan
Resting place	Glenwood Cemetery, Flint
Nationality	British
Occupation	Lawyer
Profession	Law

Early life

On June 15, 1810, Thomson was born in Kendal, Westmorland, England. He became a lawyer and practiced out of Millard Fillmore's Buffalo law office.[4]

Political life

He served as Lapeer County's and Genesee County's Prosecuting Attorney. Became a Michigan State Senator in 1848 for the 6th district then Genesee County 1st District Michigan Representative from 1859 to 1860. He enlisted as a colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War.[4] He was elected as mayor of the City of Flint in 1877 serving a 1-year term.[1][4]

Death

Thomson died on February 2, 1886 in Flint, Michigan and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.[4]

References

1. Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials. The History of Genesee County, MI.
2. List of Flint City Mayors. Political Graveyards.com
3. Chapter XVII: Bench and Bar, Part IV. The History of Genesee County, MI,.
4. Index to Politicians: Thompson, E to F -- Thompson, Edward Hughes Entry. Political Graveyards.com