Lewis H. Pounds
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Lewis Humphrey Pounds (April 9, 1860 in Eaton, Lorain County, Ohio ā December 16, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York) was an American businessman and politician.
Quick Facts 6th Borough President of Brooklyn, Preceded by ...
Lewis H. Pounds | |
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6th Borough President of Brooklyn | |
In office January 1, 1914 ā December 31, 1917 | |
Preceded by | Alfred E. Steers |
Succeeded by | Edward J. Riegelmann |
Personal details | |
Born | (1860-04-09)April 9, 1860 Eaton, Ohio |
Died | December 16, 1947(1947-12-16) (aged 87) Brooklyn, New York City |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carrie Stilson (died 1940) |
Alma mater | Oberlin College Boston University |
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