Herbert P. Wasgatt
Herbert P. Wasgatt | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 4th Councilor district[1] | |
| In office 1915[1]–1917 | |
| Succeeded by | George Butler Wason[2] |
| Member of the School Committee of the city of Everett, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| 11th Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office January 2, 1911 – January 2, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bruce |
| Succeeded by | James Chambers |
| Member of the Board of Aldermen of the city of Everett, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office 1908–1909 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1865 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | December 21, 1934 (aged 69) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Occupation | Shoe Manufacturer Government Official |
Herbert P. Wasgatt (August 26, 1865 – December 21, 1934) was an American shoe manufacturer and politician who served as the eleventh Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts and was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
Early life
Wasgatt was born on August 26, 1865 in Boston.[1]
Business career
In 1884 Wasgatt began manufacturing shoes.[3] In 1892 he organized the Andrews-Wasgatt Company with Elmore Andrews. Five years later they relocated their factory to Everett.[4]
Political career
From 1908 to 1909, Wasgatt was a member of the Everett Board of Aldermen. From January 2, 1911 to January 2, 1912 he was the city's Mayor. From 1912 to 1917 he was a member of the Everett School Committee.[3]
From 1915 to 1917 Wasgatt represented the 4th District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[3]
Wasgatt later served as a member of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and Associate Commissioner of Labor and Industries.[5][6]
Death
Wasgatt died on December 21, 1934 in Boston. At the time of his death he was a resident of Newton, Massachusetts.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Who's Who in State Politics, 1917, Boston, MA: Practical Politics, 1917, p. 49.
- ^ Who's Who in State Politics, 1918, Boston, MA: Practical Politics, 1918, p. 46.
- ^ a b c A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators. 1917. p. 91.
- ^ AP (February 22, 1936). "Elmore Andrews, Retired Shoe Man, Dies In Everett". The Lewiston Daily Sun. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ "Gov. Fuller Confers On Strike Situation". The Boston Daily Globe. August 28, 1928.
- ^ "MacDonald Out, Callahan In". The Boston Daily Globe. January 25, 1934.
- ^ "Herbert P. Wasgatt Of Newton Is Dead". The Boston Daily Globe. December 22, 1934.