George A. Hibbard
George Albee Hibbard | |
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39th Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts | |
In office January 6, 1908[1] – 1910 | |
Preceded by | John F. Fitzgerald |
Succeeded by | John F. Fitzgerald |
Majority | 2,177 |
Massachusetts House of Representatives 18th Suffolk District | |
In office 1894–1895 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
October 27, 1864 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died |
May 29, 1910 45)[2] Dorchester, Massachusetts | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Residence | 35 Beaumont st, Dorchester, Massachusetts[2] |
Signature |
George Albee Hibbard (October 27, 1864[3] – May 29, 1910) was a U.S. political figure. Hibbard was the Mayor of Boston from 1908 to 1910.
Postmaster of Boston, Massachusetts
Hibbard was the Postmaster of Boston, Massachusetts.
Election as Mayor
In the Boston city election of December 10, 1908,[1] Hibbard defeated incumbent Mayor John F. Fitzgerald with 38,112 votes to Fitzgerald's 35,935. A third candidate, John Coulthurst, a Democrat running an independent campaign, took 17.6% of the vote.
See also
- Timeline of Boston, 1890s-1900s
References
- 1 2 Boston Globe (January 7, 1908), "NEW HAND AT HELM Mayor Hibbard Takes Oath. City Hall Ceremony a Brief One. His Short Address Covers Many Subjects. Aldermen Entertained After Exercises. Ceremonies Impressive. New Mayor on Time. Invited Guests. City Council Meets. Procession Moves. Tribute to City Clerk Donovan. Aldermen His Guests. Doyle and Kennedy and Hickey Resign. FITZGERALD STEPS OUT. He Takes a Parting Shot at Chairman Matthews, Challenging Him to a Joint Debate.", The Boston Globe (Boston, MA), p. 1.
- 1 2 Boston Globe (May 30, 1910), "EX-MAYOR HIBBARD DEAD End Came at 4:30 P M Sunday at His Home. Tuberculosis Progressed With Rapidity and Heart Failed. Mayor Fitzgerald Says He Died of Broken Heart—Tributes.", The Boston Globe (Boston, MA), p. 1.
- ↑ http://www.celebrateboston.com/biography/mayor/george-albee-hibbard.htm
Notes
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by John F. Fitzgerald |
39th Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts 1908–1910 |
Succeeded by John F. Fitzgerald |
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