William A. Paterson
Encyclopedia
William A. Paterson was an American
automobile
maker associated with the founding of the Buick Motor Company
. He created the Paterson automobile
and briefly served as Mayor
of the City of Flint
. He was also involved in founding the Union Trust Savings Bank
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
automobile
Automobile
An automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
maker associated with the founding of the Buick Motor Company
Buick
Buick is a premium brand of General Motors . Buick models are sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Taiwan, and Israel, with China being its largest market. Buick holds the distinction as the oldest active American make...
. He created the Paterson automobile
Paterson (automobile)
The Paterson| was a Brass Era/Vintage car built in Flint, Michigan from 1909 until 1923.Canadian-born William A. Paterson set up the W. A. Paterson Company in Flint in 1869 to make carriages. Even though he entered the automobile field later than many of his fellow carriage makers, he was totally...
and briefly served as Mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of the City of Flint
Flint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
. He was also involved in founding the Union Trust Savings Bank
Union Trust and Savings Bank (Michigan)
Union Trust and Savings Bank was a bank that served the City of Flint, Michigan. It was established in 1893 primarily by Ira H. Wilder. Wilder was convinced by a number of wealthy men to resign as a national bank examiner to start the bank with them. Among the initial board of director were two...
.