Wellington R. Burt
Former Mayor of East Saginaw
Wellington R. Burt was an American lumber baron from Saginaw, Michigan. At the time of his death, his wealth was estimated to be between $40 and $90 million. For a time in the early 1900s, Burt ranked as one of the eight wealthiest men in the... Wikipedia
Born: August 26, 1831, Pike, NY
Died: March 2, 1919 (age 87 years), Saginaw, MI
Place of burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, MI
Children: Hattie May, Jennie, Emma, Gertrude, Charles, George, Marvin
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Member of the Michigan Senate (1893–1894) and Mayor of East Saginaw (1867–1868)
Education: Adrian College and Albion College