Phillip Bentz
| Phillip Bentz | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 4th Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
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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 (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
- ↑ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
- ↑ Heart Attack is Fatal to Mr. Phillip Bentz. Murray Eagle April 20, 1933
- ↑ History of Murray. Murray Eagle November 19, 1936
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