James N. Glover
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James Nettle Glover (March 15, 1838 – November 18, 1921) was a politician, banker and the founder (as well as its second mayor) of the city of Spokane. In 1871, two squatters, James Downing and Seth Scranton, had built a sawmill at the south bank of the Spokane Falls on the Spokane River. Glover and his partner, Jasper N. Matheny, coming from Oregon, recognized the investment potential and bought the claim of 160 acres (0.65 km2) and the sawmill from Downing and Scranton. Later, Glover became one of Spokane's first bankers and mayor.
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Quick Facts 2nd mayor of Spokane, Washington, Preceded by ...
James Glover | |
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2nd mayor of Spokane, Washington | |
In office 1883–1885 | |
Preceded by | Robert W. Forrest |
Succeeded by | Anthony M. Cannon |
Member of the Spokane City Council | |
In office 1883 | |
In office 1898 | |
In office 1902 | |
Member of the Salem City Council | |
In office 1868 | |
Marshal of the City of Salem | |
In office 1868 | |
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Born | (1838-03-15)March 15, 1838 Lincoln County, Missouri |
Died | November 18, 1921(1921-11-18) (aged 83) Spokane, Washington |
Spouses | Susan Tabitha Crump
(m. 1868; div. 1892)Esther Emily Leslie
(m. 1892) |
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Residence | Glover Mansion |
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