William S. Mason
| William S. Mason | |
|---|---|
 William S. Mason in 1896 | |
| 28th and 31st Mayor of Portland, Oregon | |
|
In office 1891–1894 | |
| Preceded by | Van B. DeLashmutt |
| Succeeded by | George P. Frank |
| Constituency | Portland, Oregon |
|
In office 1898–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvester Pennoyer |
| Succeeded by | W. A. Storey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1832 Virginia, United States[1][2] |
| Died |
March 27, 1899 (aged 67)[2] Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Religion | Protestantism |
| [3] | |
William Spencer Mason (1832 – March 27, 1899)[2] served as mayor of Portland, Oregon, from 1891 to 1894 and 1898 to 1899.[3]
Mason was born in Virginia in 1832. After moving to Oregon, he established the Mason–Ehrman Grocery Company, and later was president of the Portland National Bank.[1] At the beginning of his first term as mayor, the city council was expanded from nine to 16 members, under a new city charter.[4]
He began his second term as Portland mayor on July 1, 1898,[4] but died before completing it.[5] He died on March 27, 1899, after an illness lasting about six weeks.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Mayor William Mason's Magnificent Manse" (PDF). News & Notes (Portland, Oregon: Architectural Heritage Center). Fall 2005. p. 8. Retrieved April 29, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Mayor Mason Dead; City's Executive Passed Away at 2:10 This Morning". The Morning Oregonian, March 27, 1899, p. 1.
- 1 2 "Directory of Current and Past Elected Officials". City of Portland, Oregon. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- 1 2 "Mason at the Helm". The Morning Oregonian, July 2, 1898, p. 8.
- ↑ "William A. Storey Dies; Life in Portland For Many Years Was Prominent". The Morning Oregonian. July 31, 1917. p. 11.
External links
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| Preceded by Van B. DeLashmutt |
Mayor of Portland, Oregon 1891–1894 |
Succeeded by George P. Frank |
| Preceded by Sylvester Pennoyer |
Mayor of Portland, Oregon 1898–1899 |
Succeeded by W. A. Storey |
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