Isaac Lester

Isaac Lester
9th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
January 1, 1923  January 1, 1929
Preceded by Charles Anderson
Succeeded by Arthur Townsend
Personal details
Born June 29, 1875
Died October 2, 1956(1956-10-02) (aged 81)
San Luis Obispo, California
Residence Murray, Utah

Isaac "Ike" Lester was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1923–1929.[1] He was Murray's first mayor to serve three terms. Lester defeated incumbent Charles Anderson. Lester's term was noted for improving a lighting system for the city and offering a contract through Utah Power and Light Company for the service.[2] He was a member of the fraternal order Woodmen of the World.[3] Prior to his election, he was a Sergeant in 4th Regimental Cavalry in the Spanish–American War and was a chief in the Murray fire department.

References

  1. "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
  2. History of Murray. Murray Eagle January 7, 1937
  3. Mahogany Camp No. 358 W. O. W Murray Eagle February 9, 1928


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