Philo H. Olmsted
| Philo H. Olmsted | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 8th and 12th Mayor of Columbus | |
|
In office 1838–1839 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Jenkins |
| Succeeded by | John G. Miller |
|
In office 1833–1833 | |
| Appointed by | Columbus Burough Council |
| Preceded by | William Long |
| Succeeded by | John Brooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 26, 1793 Simsbury, Connecticut |
| Died |
February 20, 1870 (aged 76) Columbus, Ohio |
| Resting place |
Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, Ohio |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Phillips |
| Children | 12 |
| Profession |
Mayor Newspaper editor Tavern owner Hotel manager Retailer Member of Burough Council Member of the Ohio House of Representatives |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Philo Hopkins Olmsted (February 26, 1793 – February 20, 1870)[1] was the eighth mayor and 12th mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was also the eighth person to serve in that office. He served Columbus for three years during non-consecutive terms. His successor after 1833 was John Brooks and after 1839 was John G. Miller.[2]
References
- ↑ History of Columbus (1909), pp. 231-233.
- ↑ Egger (1975), pp. 15.
Bibliography
- Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal.
- History of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio: Pictorial and Biographical. S.J. Clark. 1909.
Further reading
- A Centennial Biographical History of the City of Columbus and Franklin County, Ohio. County and regional histories of the "Old Northwest.": Ohio. Lewis Publishing Company. 1901. pp. 495–497.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Warren Jenkins |
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio 1838–1839 |
Succeeded by John G. Miller |
| Preceded by William Long |
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio 1833–1833 |
Succeeded by John Brooks |
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