Judson Lincoln Transue (February 15, 1897 – December 17, 1980) was a Michigan politician.[1]
Judson L. Transue | |
|---|---|
| 60th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1924–1927 | |
| Preceded by | David R. Cuthbertson |
| Succeeded by | William H. McKeighan[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1897[2] Williamson, New York |
| Died | December 17, 1980 (aged 83) Genesee County, Michigan |
Political life
editHe was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1924 for three 1 year terms.[3] Transue was supported by the Ku Klux Klan, who mounted A recall effort of his predecessor, Cuthbertson, for his appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole. Despite the KKK's support, he kept Cole on as police chief.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Archived from the original on 2008-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ "FamilySearch: Sign In". FamilySearch. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Index to Politicians: Traczuk to Travieso -- Transue, Judson L. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Archived from the original on 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ^ Miller, James M. "Crackdowns on 'reds,' booze didn't silence decade's roar". Flint Journal: Journal of the 20th Century. Booth Newspapers. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
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