Samuel C. Cobb
American politician (1826–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel Crocker Cobb (May 22, 1826 – February 18, 1891)[2] was a businessman and politician who served on the city councils of the cities Roxbury, Massachusetts and Boston, Massachusetts and who served three consecutive terms as the mayor of Boston.
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Samuel Crocker Cobb | |
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Mayor of Boston | |
In office 1874–1877 | |
Preceded by | Henry L. Pierce Leonard R. Cutter (acting) |
Succeeded by | Frederick O. Prince |
Member of the Boston Board of Aldermen | |
In office 1867[1] | |
Member of the Roxbury, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen[1] | |
In office 1861–1862 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-05-22)May 22, 1826[2] Taunton, Massachusetts[2] |
Died | February 18, 1891(1891-02-18) (aged 64)[2] Boston, Massachusetts[2] |
Resting place | Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig; nonpartisan |
Spouse | Aurelia L. Beattie[1][3] |
Alma mater | Bristol Academy,[3] Taunton, Massachusetts |
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