George Lightfoot

George Washington Lightfoot (born 1874 in Denver, Colorado – 1942 in Mercer Island, Washington) was most commonly known as the "father" of the Lake Washington Floating Bridge. Lightfoot was a very important citizen of early Mercer Island. He also was a vaudeville musician who performed under the stage name, "The Jolly Hobo Globetrotter".

References

• Gellatly, J. (1977). Mercer Island Heritage.