Phillip Bentz

Phillip Bentz
4th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
01 January 1910  01 January 1912
Preceded by Charles Brown
Succeeded by George Huscher
Personal details
Born October 1, 1860
Washington Court House, Ohio
Died April 3, 1933(1933-04-03) (aged 72)
Murray, Utah
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Martha Bentz
Children 3
Residence Murray, Utah
Religion LDS Church

Phillip Bentz was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1910 to 1912.[1] Mr. Bentz was born in Washington Court House, Ohio October 1, 1860. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years and as the Murray station superintendent.[2] He was an officer in the local Fraternal Order of Eagles.

During his time as mayor, Murray completed its plans for a water system within Murray. Murray City also acquired the South Cottonwood Ward cemetery from the LDS Church, and made it the municipal cemetery.[3]

References

  1. "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
  2. Heart Attack is Fatal to Mr. Phillip Bentz. Murray Eagle April 20, 1933
  3. History of Murray. Murray Eagle November 19, 1936


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