A. D. H. Fossey
A.D.H. Fossey | |
|---|---|
| 17th Mayor of Miami | |
| In office 1935–1937 | |
| Preceded by | E.G. Sewell |
| Succeeded by | Robert R Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1876 |
| Died | 1959 Miami, Florida, US |
| Spouse | Annie Eliza Soal |
| Children | Constance Margaret Fossey, Ralph Fossey, Clifford Fossey, Herbert Fossey |
Alexander Donald Henry "A.D.H." Fossey was the City of Miami's 17th Mayor, serving from 1935-1937.
Early life
Fossey was born in England, marrying his wife Eliza in 1903. In England he was a member of the Merchant Marine.[1] In 1906 they moved to the U.S.
Fossey was President of the Miami Board of Realtors. He was affiliated with the Orange Bowl committee.
He owned a fruitpacking and fertilizeer business.
Politics
Fossey was elected to the city commission in 1933. This set him up to be mayor two years later.
They Fosseys had four children. Ralph Fossey worked in real estate and entered politics like his father.
See also
References
- ^ "Ex-Mayor Fossey dies". Miami Herald. Nov 24, 1959. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
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