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David R. Cuthbertson

David R. Cuthbertson
59th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1923–1924
Preceded by William H. McKeighan
Succeeded by Judson L. Transue
Personal details
Born (1868-05-05)May 5, 1868
Taymouth, Michigan
Died January 5, 1941(1941-01-05) (aged 72)
Taymouth, Michigan
Political party Democrat
Children Willis Earle Cuthbertson

David Ross Cuthbertson (May 5, 1868 – January 5, 1941) was a Michigan politician.

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1923 for a single 1-year term defeating the incumbent mayor, William H. McKeighan.

A recall effort was mounted by people opposed to his appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole, which including the Ku Klux Klan. The 1924 election was successful in removing Cuthbertson.

Cuthbertson indicated that he would run in the replacement election.



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