William M. Fenton
William Matthew Fenton | |
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| 7th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office 1848–1852 | |
| Governor | Epaphroditus Ransom John S. Barry |
| Preceded by | Charles P. Bush |
| Succeeded by | Calvin Britain |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Gardner D. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Parsons |
| Constituency | 6th District |
| 4th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1858–1860 | |
| Preceded by | Henry M. Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Henry H. Crapo |
| 1st Alderman | |
| In office 1855–1856 Serving with Alvin T. Crosman | |
| Preceded by | none |
| Succeeded by | Henry I. Higgins |
| Constituency | Third Ward, City of Flint |
| Supervisor | |
| In office 1847–1848 | |
| Preceded by | William Patterson |
| Succeeded by | John L. Gage |
| Constituency | Township of Flint |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1808 Norwich, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 1871 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Adelaide Birdsall |
| Relations | Joseph S. Fenton, Father |
| Children | Ada B., John Brush, Henry, Sarah R. |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College |
| Occupation | Sailor, Lawyer |
William Matthew Fenton (December 19, 1808 – May 12, 1871) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is the namesake of the city of Fenton, Michigan.