Henry Yesler
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Henry Leiter Yesler (December 2, 1810 – December 16, 1892) was an American entrepreneur and a politician, regarded as a founder of the city of Seattle. Yesler served two non-consecutive terms as Mayor of Seattle, and was the city's wealthiest resident during his lifetime.[1]
Quick Facts 6th Mayor of Seattle, Preceded by ...
Henry Yesler | |
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6th Mayor of Seattle | |
In office August 3, 1885 – August 2, 1886 | |
Preceded by | John Leary |
Succeeded by | William H. Shoudy |
In office August 2, 1874 – August 2, 1875 | |
Preceded by | John Collins |
Succeeded by | Bailey Gatzert |
King County Commissioner | |
In office January 1, 1875 – December 1, 1876 | |
Preceded by | Stephen P. Andrews |
Succeeded by | Terence O'Brien |
In office January 1, 1867 – January 1, 1873 | |
Preceded by | R. M. Stewart |
Succeeded by | R. Robinson |
In office July 1, 1858 – November 1, 1864 | |
Preceded by | Edward Hanford |
Succeeded by | John H. Nagle |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Leiter Yesler December 2, 1810 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | December 16, 1892(1892-12-16) (aged 82) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington |
Domestic partner | Sarah Burgert |
Occupation | Entrepreneur, Politician |
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