Daniel A. Whelton
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| Daniel A. Whelton | |
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1st Acting Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts
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| In office 1905 – 1906 |
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| Preceded by | Patrick A. Collins |
| Succeeded by | John F. Fitzgerald |
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| Born | January 21, 1872 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1950 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ellen Frances Catherine Caffrey |
| Children | Frederick, Daniel Edward, Anna, William A, Robert |
| Residence | Roslindale |
| Alma mater | St. Marys School, 1886 |
| Occupation | Sheriff, Alderman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Daniel Aloysius Whelton (21 January, 1872 - Abt 1953) was an American political figure. Whelton was the first native born Irish Catholic mayor of Boston and remains the youngest person to hold that political office.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Irish natives Daniel and Ann Curry Whelton, he lived in Boston's West End at 69 Billerica Street [1], where he became an associate of Ward 8 Democratic boss Martin Lomasney.
Following the death of Patrick Collins, Whelton, aged 33, as Chairman of the Board of Alderman, served as acting mayor of Boston from 15 September 1905 to 1 Jan 1906. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ 1880 Census
- ^ Boston, 1822 to 1922: the story of its government and principal activities during one hundred years, by John Koren (City of Boston Print. Dept., 1923, 289 pages). page 58
| Preceded by Patrick Collins |
Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts (acting) 1905 - 1906 |
Succeeded by John F. Fitzgerald |
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