SettingsMayors of Detroit, Michigan
Albert Cobo
Albert Eugene Cobo (October 2, 1893 – September 12, 1957) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Detroit from 1950-1957.
Albert Eugene Cobo (October 2, 1893 – September 12, 1957) was an American politician who served as Mayor of Detroit from 1950-1957.
Alexander Lewis (mayor)
Alexander Lewis (October 4, 1822 – April 18, 1908) was a wholesale goods, insurance, and real estate businessman and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Alexander Lewis (October 4, 1822 – April 18, 1908) was a wholesale goods, insurance, and real estate businessman and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Andrew Mack
Andrew Mack was an American businessman and politician who, among other things, co-founded the Detroit Free Press, served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, and whose land holdings became a port...
Andrew Mack was an American businessman and politician who, among other things, co-founded the Detroit Free Press, served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, and whose land holdings became a port...
Asher B. Bates
Asher B. Bates (1810–1873) was a lawyer and politician in the United States state of Michigan and in the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Asher B. Bates (1810–1873) was a lawyer and politician in the United States state of Michigan and in the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Augustus Seymour Porter
Augustus Seymour Porter (January 18, 1798 September 18, 1872) was a U.S. statesman from the state of Michigan.
Augustus Seymour Porter (January 18, 1798 September 18, 1872) was a U.S. statesman from the state of Michigan.
Charles Bowles
Charles E. Bowles was a politician from Michigan, and served as Mayor of Detroit in 1930.
Charles E. Bowles was a politician from Michigan, and served as Mayor of Detroit in 1930.
Charles Christopher Trowbridge
Charles Christopher Trowbridge was an explorer, politician, businessman, and ethnographer of Native American cultures who lived in Detroit during the 19th century.
Charles Christopher Trowbridge was an explorer, politician, businessman, and ethnographer of Native American cultures who lived in Detroit during the 19th century.
Charles Howard (Detroit)
Charles Howard (August 7, 1804 – November 6, 1883) was mayor of Detroit in 1849.
Charles Howard (August 7, 1804 – November 6, 1883) was mayor of Detroit in 1849.
Christian H. Buhl
Christian H. Buhl (May 9, 1812 – January 23, 1894) was a businessman and industrialist from Detroit, Michigan.
Christian H. Buhl (May 9, 1812 – January 23, 1894) was a businessman and industrialist from Detroit, Michigan.
Coleman Young
Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) served as mayor of Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan from 1974 to 1993.
Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) served as mayor of Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan from 1974 to 1993.
Dave Bing
David "Dave" Bing is the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, a businessman, and a retired American professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association, primarily ...
David "Dave" Bing is the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, a businessman, and a retired American professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association, primarily ...
De Garmo Jones
De Garmo Jones (November 11, 1787 – November 14, 1846) was a businessman, state senator, and mayor of Detroit.
De Garmo Jones (November 11, 1787 – November 14, 1846) was a businessman, state senator, and mayor of Detroit.
Dennis Archer
Dennis Wayne Archer (born January 1, 1942) is an American lawyer and politician from Michigan.
Dennis Wayne Archer (born January 1, 1942) is an American lawyer and politician from Michigan.
Douglass Houghton
Douglass Houghton (September 21, 1809 – October 13, 1845) was an American geologist and physician, primarily known for his exploration of the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.
Douglass Houghton (September 21, 1809 – October 13, 1845) was an American geologist and physician, primarily known for his exploration of the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan.
Edward Jeffries
Edward J. Jeffries Jr. (April 3, 1900 – April 2, 1950) was a politician, councilman, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Edward J. Jeffries Jr. (April 3, 1900 – April 2, 1950) was a politician, councilman, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Eugene Van Antwerp
Eugene Van Antwerp (July 26, 1889 – August 5, 1962) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Eugene Van Antwerp (July 26, 1889 – August 5, 1962) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Frank Couzens
Frank Couzens (February 28, 1902 – October 31, 1950) was the son of United States Senator James J. Couzens, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan during the 1930s.
Frank Couzens (February 28, 1902 – October 31, 1950) was the son of United States Senator James J. Couzens, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan during the 1930s.
Frank Ellsworth Doremus
Frank Ellsworth Doremus (August 31, 1865 - September 4, 1947) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Frank Ellsworth Doremus (August 31, 1865 - September 4, 1947) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Frederick Buhl
Frederick Buhl (November 27, 1806 – May 12, 1890) was a businessman from Detroit, Michigan.
Frederick Buhl (November 27, 1806 – May 12, 1890) was a businessman from Detroit, Michigan.
George C. Langdon
George C. Langdon was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
George C. Langdon was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
George P. Codd
George Pierre Codd (December 7, 1869 – February 16, 1927) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
George Pierre Codd (December 7, 1869 – February 16, 1927) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
Hazen S. Pingree
Hazen Stuart Pingree was a four-term Republican mayor of Detroit and the 24th Governor of the US state of Michigan.
Hazen Stuart Pingree was a four-term Republican mayor of Detroit and the 24th Governor of the US state of Michigan.
Henry Howard (Detroit)
Henry Howard (September 15, 1801 – July 15, 1878) was a banker and businessman, and served as mayor of Detroit in 1837, and as the first treasurer of the state of Michigan.
Henry Howard (September 15, 1801 – July 15, 1878) was a banker and businessman, and served as mayor of Detroit in 1837, and as the first treasurer of the state of Michigan.
Henry Jackson Hunt (Mayor of Detroit)
Henry Jackson Hunt (frequently called "Henry I. Hunt") was a politician and businessman from Detroit, Michigan.
Henry Jackson Hunt (frequently called "Henry I. Hunt") was a politician and businessman from Detroit, Michigan.
Henry Ledyard
Henry Ledyard (March 5, 1812 – June 7, 1880) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan and a state senator, briefly served as assistant secretary under Secretary of State Lewis Cass, and was the ...
Henry Ledyard (March 5, 1812 – June 7, 1880) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan and a state senator, briefly served as assistant secretary under Secretary of State Lewis Cass, and was the ...
Hugh Moffat (politician)
Hugh Moffat (1810 – August 6, 1884) was a carpenter, lumberman, businessman, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Hugh Moffat (1810 – August 6, 1884) was a carpenter, lumberman, businessman, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
James A. Van Dyke
James Adams Van Dyke (December 1813 – May 7, 1855) was a lawyer, fireman and the 21st mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
James Adams Van Dyke (December 1813 – May 7, 1855) was a lawyer, fireman and the 21st mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
James J. Couzens
James J. Couzens was a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan, the Mayor of Detroit, an industrialist, and philanthropist.
James J. Couzens was a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan, the Mayor of Detroit, an industrialist, and philanthropist.
Jerome Cavanagh
Jerome Patrick Cavanagh (June 16, 1928 – November 27, 1979) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1962 to 1970.
Jerome Patrick Cavanagh (June 16, 1928 – November 27, 1979) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1962 to 1970.
John Biddle (Michigan politician)
John Biddle (March 2, 1792 – August 25, 1859) was a delegate to the United States Congress from the Michigan Territory.
John Biddle (March 2, 1792 – August 25, 1859) was a delegate to the United States Congress from the Michigan Territory.
John C. Lodge
John Christian Lodge (August 12, 1862 – February 6, 1950) was an influential politician from Detroit, Michigan, serving as mayor from 1922 to 1923, in 1924, and from 1927 to 1929, and spending o...
John Christian Lodge (August 12, 1862 – February 6, 1950) was an influential politician from Detroit, Michigan, serving as mayor from 1922 to 1923, in 1924, and from 1927 to 1929, and spending o...
John H. Harmon
John H. Harmon (June 21, 1819 – August 6, 1888) was a member of the Democratic National Committee, the mayor of Detroit, and the publisher of the Detroit Free Press.
John H. Harmon (June 21, 1819 – August 6, 1888) was a member of the Democratic National Committee, the mayor of Detroit, and the publisher of the Detroit Free Press.
John Ladue
John Ladue (November 18, 1803 – December 1, 1854) was mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1850.
John Ladue (November 18, 1803 – December 1, 1854) was mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1850.
John Patton (Detroit mayor)
John Patton (March 1, 1822 – November 15, 1900) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1858-1859.
John Patton (March 1, 1822 – November 15, 1900) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1858-1859.
John Pridgeon, Jr.
John Pridgeon, Jr. (August 1, 1852 – 1929) was the head of a marine transport company and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
John Pridgeon, Jr. (August 1, 1852 – 1929) was the head of a marine transport company and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
John R. Williams
John R Williams (May 4, 1782 – October 20, 1854) was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is most well known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
John R Williams (May 4, 1782 – October 20, 1854) was an American soldier, merchant, and politician who is most well known for serving as the first mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
John W. Smith (Detroit mayor)
John W. Smith (April 12, 1882 – June 17, 1942) was a long-time member of the Detroit City Council and was twice mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
John W. Smith (April 12, 1882 – June 17, 1942) was a long-time member of the Detroit City Council and was twice mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Jonathan Kearsley
Jonathan Kearsley (1786–1859) was an American military officer and politician.
Jonathan Kearsley (1786–1859) was an American military officer and politician.
Joseph A. Martin
Joseph A. Martin (1888 – October 17, 1928) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1924.
Joseph A. Martin (1888 – October 17, 1928) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1924.
Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.
Kenneth Vern "Ken" Cockrel, Jr. is a Michigan politician who became mayor of Detroit on September 19, 2008.
Kenneth Vern "Ken" Cockrel, Jr. is a Michigan politician who became mayor of Detroit on September 19, 2008.
Kirkland C. Barker
Kirkland C. Barker (September 8, 1819 – May 20, 1875) was mayor of Detroit, Michigan and established the tobacco firm of KC Barker & Company.
Kirkland C. Barker (September 8, 1819 – May 20, 1875) was mayor of Detroit, Michigan and established the tobacco firm of KC Barker & Company.
Levi Cook
Levi Cook was an American business and politician who served two terms the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, and one in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Levi Cook was an American business and politician who served two terms the mayor of Detroit, Michigan, and one in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Louis Miriani
Louis C. Miriani (January 1, 1897 – October 18, 1987) was a former mayor and member of the City Council of Detroit, Michigan.
Louis C. Miriani (January 1, 1897 – October 18, 1987) was a former mayor and member of the City Council of Detroit, Michigan.
Marshall Chapin
Marshall Chapin (February 27, 1798 - December 26, 1836) was a doctor, pharmacist, and public servant from Detroit, Michigan.
Marshall Chapin (February 27, 1798 - December 26, 1836) was a doctor, pharmacist, and public servant from Detroit, Michigan.
Marvin H. Chamberlain
Marvin H. Chamberlain (November 5, 1842 – 1923) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Marvin H. Chamberlain (November 5, 1842 – 1923) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Merrill I. Mills
Merrill I. Mills (November 4, 1819 – September 14, 1882) was a businessman and mayor of Detroit.
Merrill I. Mills (November 4, 1819 – September 14, 1882) was a businessman and mayor of Detroit.
Oliver Moulton Hyde
Oliver Moulton Hyde (March 10, 1804 – June 28, 1870) was a Detroit businessman, manufacturer, and politician who was elected mayor of Detroit three times, in 1854, 1856, and 1857.
Oliver Moulton Hyde (March 10, 1804 – June 28, 1870) was a Detroit businessman, manufacturer, and politician who was elected mayor of Detroit three times, in 1854, 1856, and 1857.
Oscar Marx
Oscar B. Marx (July 14, 1866 – November 23, 1923) was an American political figure, who was mayor of Detroit from 1913 to 1918.
Oscar B. Marx (July 14, 1866 – November 23, 1923) was an American political figure, who was mayor of Detroit from 1913 to 1918.
Philip Breitmeyer
Philip Breitmeyer (May 13, 1864 – November 8, 1941) was a florist, one of the founders of Florists' Telegraph Delivery (now Florists' Transworld Delivery, or FTD), and the mayor of Detroit...
Philip Breitmeyer (May 13, 1864 – November 8, 1941) was a florist, one of the founders of Florists' Telegraph Delivery (now Florists' Transworld Delivery, or FTD), and the mayor of Detroit...
Richard Reading
Richard W. Reading (February 7, 1882 – December 9, 1952) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Richard W. Reading (February 7, 1882 – December 9, 1952) was the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Roman Gribbs
Roman Stanley Gribbs (born December 29, 1925) was the Mayor of Detroit from 1970 to 1974.
Roman Stanley Gribbs (born December 29, 1925) was the Mayor of Detroit from 1970 to 1974.
Solomon Sibley
Solomon Sibley (October 7, 1769 – April 4, 1846) was a United States politician and jurist in the Michigan Territory.
Solomon Sibley (October 7, 1769 – April 4, 1846) was a United States politician and jurist in the Michigan Territory.
Stephen Benedict Grummond
Stephen Benedict Grummond (September 18, 1834 – January 2, 1894) was a shipowner, marine industrialist, and the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Stephen Benedict Grummond (September 18, 1834 – January 2, 1894) was a shipowner, marine industrialist, and the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
William Barlum Thompson
William Barlum Thompson (March 10, 1860 – February 12, 1941), was the Mayor of Detroit from 1907 to 1908 and again from 1911 to 1912.
William Barlum Thompson (March 10, 1860 – February 12, 1941), was the Mayor of Detroit from 1907 to 1908 and again from 1911 to 1912.
William C. Duncan
William Chamberlain Duncan was a brewer, politician, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
William Chamberlain Duncan was a brewer, politician, and mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
William C. Maybury
William Cotter Maybury (November 20, 1848 – May 6, 1909) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
William Cotter Maybury (November 20, 1848 – May 6, 1909) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
William G. Thompson
William G. Thompson (July 23, 1842 – July 20, 1904) was a Union Army officer, lawyer, politician, and the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
William G. Thompson (July 23, 1842 – July 20, 1904) was a Union Army officer, lawyer, politician, and the mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
William Richert (mayor)
William Richert (? – June 16, 1912) served as acting mayor of Detroit, Michigan from March 22, 1897 to April 5, 1897, following the resignation of Hazen S. Pingree.
William Richert (? – June 16, 1912) served as acting mayor of Detroit, Michigan from March 22, 1897 to April 5, 1897, following the resignation of Hazen S. Pingree.
William W. Wheaton
William W. Wheaton (April 5, 1833 – November 11, 1891) was a wholesale grocer, mayor of Detroit, Michigan, chair of the Michigan Democratic State Convention, and state representative.
William W. Wheaton (April 5, 1833 – November 11, 1891) was a wholesale grocer, mayor of Detroit, Michigan, chair of the Michigan Democratic State Convention, and state representative.
Zachariah Chandler
Zachariah Chandler was Mayor of Detroit, a four-term U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan, and Secretary of the Interior under U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
Zachariah Chandler was Mayor of Detroit, a four-term U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan, and Secretary of the Interior under U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.
Zina Pitcher
Zina Pitcher (April 12, 1797, Sandy Hill, New York – April 5, 1872, Detroit) was an American physician, politician, educator, and academic administrator.
Zina Pitcher (April 12, 1797, Sandy Hill, New York – April 5, 1872, Detroit) was an American physician, politician, educator, and academic administrator.