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Bert L. Farmer
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert "Bert" L. Farmer (February 27, 1875 – May 31, 1939) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly and in the Los Angeles City Council. He unsuccessfully challenged George E. Cryer in the 1923 Los Angeles mayoral election.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the California State Assembly from the 71st district, Preceded by ...
Bert L. Farmer | |
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![]() Farmer in 1923 | |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 71st district | |
In office January 8, 1917 – January 6, 1919 | |
Preceded by | Lewis A. Spengler |
Succeeded by | Henry E. Carter |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the At-Large district | |
In office July 1, 1917 – July 5, 1921 | |
President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
In office January 3, 1918 – July 7, 1919 | |
Preceded by | James Simpson Conwell |
Succeeded by | Boyle Workman |
Personal details | |
Born | (1875-02-27)February 27, 1875 Arroyo Grande, California, US |
Died | May 31, 1939(1939-05-31) (aged 64) Los Angeles, California, US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Maude Farmer |
Children | 2 |
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