Daniel England
Daniel England | |
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| 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1902–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Hezekiah S. Russell |
| Succeeded by | Harry D. Sisson |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Berkshire District[1] | |
| In office 1898[1]–1898 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Whittlesey[2] |
| Member of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Common Council[1] | |
| In office 1897[1]–1897[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1868[1] Pittsfield, Massachusetts[1] |
| Died | February 7, 1948[3] |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Myra Lewl Bendell, m. June 16, 1908[4] |
| Children | Daniel England, Jr. |
| Profession | Merchant[1] |
Daniel England (July 1, 1868-February 7, 1948) was an American merchant and politician who served as the 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Early life
England was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on[1] July 1, 1868.[1] He was educated in the public schools.[1]
Business career
In 1892 England entered into the dry goods business with the firm of England Brothers.[1]
At the time of his death England was the vice president and treasurer of the England Brothers department store.[3]
Public service
Pittsfield Common Council
In 1897 England served on the Pittsfield Common Council[1] where he served on the Financial and Fire Department Committees.[1]
Massachusetts House of Representatives
In 1898 England served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he served on the Committee on Railroads.[1]
Mayor of Pittsfield
In 1902 England was elected as the 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Marriage
On June 16, 1908 England married Myra Lewl Bendell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herman Bendell, at her family home on Capital Hill in Albany, New York.[4] Bendell had been a military surgeon during the American Civil War and was appointed as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Arizona in 1871.
Death
England died on February 7, 1948.[3]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1898), A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators, Volume VII, Stoughton, MA: A. M. Bridgman, p. 126.
- ^ Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1897), A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators, Volume VI, Stoughton, MA: A. M. Bridgman, p. 125.
- ^ a b c The New York Times (February 8, 1948), DANIEL ENGLAND SR., New York, N.Y.: The New York Times., p. 60
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