William Matthew Fenton was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He is the namesake of the city of Fenton, Michigan. Wikipedia
Born: December 19, 1808, Norwich, NY
Died: November 12, 1871 (age 62 years)
Spouse: Adelaide Birdsall
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Mayor of the City of Flint (1858–1860), Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (1848–1852), and Member of the Michigan Senate (1846–1847)
Education: Hamilton College
Governor: Epaphroditus Ransom; John S. Barry