Samuel Merritt
American physician, businessman, and mayor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Samuel Merritt, see Samuel Merritt (disambiguation).
Samuel Merritt (1822–1890)[1] was a physician and the 13th mayor of Oakland, California, from 1867 to 1869.[5] He was a founding Regent of the University of California, 1868-1874. He was also a shipmaster and a very successful businessman; he died at age 68 with a reputation for being the most affluent man in Oakland.[4]
Quick Facts 13th Mayor of Oakland, Preceded by ...
Samuel Merritt | |
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13th Mayor of Oakland | |
In office November 3, 1867 – February 18, 1869 | |
Preceded by | William Watrus Crane, Jr. |
Succeeded by | John B. Felton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1822-03-30)March 30, 1822[1] Harpswell, Maine[2][3] |
Died | August 17, 1890(1890-08-17) (aged 68)[1] Oakland, California[4] |
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