Edward Sherrill Flint (January 3, 1819 – January 29, 1902) was the

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, from 1861–1862. Although Flint was born in

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, he was raised by his grandparents in

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because of the early deaths of his parents. After local schooling, Flint started working as a bookkeeper. Flint and his family moved to Cleveland in 1851 where Flint started a

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firm. Since he was always interested in railroads, Flint served as the superintendent of the CCC&I from 1859 to 1878. Flint became a member of the Cleveland board of schools in 1860 and was elected mayor in 1861. Flint, a

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because of the

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, later realigned his views to that of a

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; he supported the North's cause during the Civil War. He retired after being defeated for re-election, continuing the railroad business until 1878. Flint died in Cleveland and is buried in

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. Flint married Caroline E. Lemen (d. 1899) of Cleveland. They had three children: Carolin, Fanny, and William.

References

* ''The Encyclopedia Of Cleveland History'' by Cleveland Bicentennial Commission (Cleveland, Ohio), David D. Van Tassel (Editor), and John J. Grabowski (Editor)
''The Encyclopedia Of Cleveland History''
Online edition.

Mayors of Cleveland Burials at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland 1819 births 1902 deaths {{Ohio-mayor-stub