Martin H. Weight
| Martin Henry Weight | |
|---|---|
| 11th Mayor of Pasadena | |
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In office 1901–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Horace Dobbins |
| Succeeded by | William Vedder |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 7, 1855 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died |
July 21, 1920 (aged 65) Pasadena, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jamina Margaret Jack (1876 - 1920) (his death) |
| Children |
Earle Martin Weight Waldo Weight |
| Parents | Martin Weight, Eliza Fanny Gay |
| Profession | Builder |
Martin H. Weight (April 7, 1855 - July 21, 1920) was the first Mayor of Pasadena, California elected by popular vote. During his administration, Pasadena's first two parks were established as well as the completion of Pasadena's first City Hall building.[1]
References
- ↑ Scheid, Ann (1986). "IV: The Roots of Greatness". Pasadena:Crown of the Valley. Northridge, California: Windsor Publications, Inc. p. 100.
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