Solomon Sibley
1769–1846 (age 77)
Congressman, Judge, Mayor
Biography
Solomon Sibley was a prominent political and judicial figure in early Michigan history. He served as a delegate to the U.S. Congress representing Michigan Territory and played a crucial role in the governance of the emerging state. His leadership extended to Detroit, where he served as the first Mayor under the city's first charter, helping to establish the foundations of municipal administration.
Sibley's career spanned the formative years of Michigan statehood, and his contributions to both territorial and local governance left a lasting impact on the region's development and institutional framework.