Martin H. Weight

Martin Henry Weight
11th Mayor of Pasadena
In office
1901–1903
Preceded by Horace Dobbins
Succeeded by William Vedder
Personal details
Born April 7, 1855
Salt Lake City, Utah
Died July 21, 1920 (aged 65)
Pasadena, California
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Jamina Margaret Jack (1876 - 1920) (his death)
Children Earle Martin Weight
Waldo Weight
Parents Martin Weight, Eliza Fanny Gay
Profession Builder

Martin H. Weight (April 7, 1855 - July 21, 1920) was the first Mayor of Pasadena, California elected by popular vote. During his administration, Pasadena's first two parks were established as well as the completion of Pasadena's first City Hall building.[1]

References

  1. Scheid, Ann (1986). "IV: The Roots of Greatness". Pasadena:Crown of the Valley. Northridge, California: Windsor Publications, Inc. p. 100.