George W. Meeker

George W. Meeker
23rd Mayor of Columbus
In office
1869–1870
Preceded by James G. Bull
Succeeded by James G. Bull
Personal details
Born 1833
Died 1890
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Harriet Hatch
Children Claude
Garry W.
Residence 284 E. Long St.
Columbus, Ohio
Alma mater Otterbein College
Profession Mayor
Attorney
Justice of the Peace

George W. Meeker (1833–1890) was the 23rd mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 21st person to serve in that office. He served Columbus for one term. His successor was James G. Bull after 1870. He died in 1890.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Egger & (1975), pp. 28.

Bibliography

  • Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal.

Further reading

  • A Centennial Biographical History of the City of Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio. County and regional histories of the "Old Northwest.": Ohio. Chicago, Illinois: Lewis Publishing Company. 1901. pp. 472–475.
  • "Meeker, George W (11/20/1834-7/26/1890)". Columbus in Historic Photographs. Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Metropolitan Library. Retrieved 10 November 2013.
  • Powell, Thomas Edward, ed. (1913). The Democratic Party Of the State Of Ohio: A Comprehensive History Of Democracy In Ohio From 1803 To 1912, Including Democratic Legislation In the State, The Campaigns Of a Century, History Of Democratic Conventions, the Reverses And Successes Of the Party, Etc, Volume 2. Ohio Publishing Company. pp. 251–253.
Political offices
Preceded by
James G. Bull		 Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1869–1870		 Succeeded by
James G. Bull


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