William B. Hartsfield
American politician & Atlanta Mayor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Berry Hartsfield Sr. (March 1, 1890 – February 22, 1971), was an American politician who served as the 49th and 51st Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. His tenure extended from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1942 to 1962, making him the longest-serving mayor of his native Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
Quick Facts 49th & 51st Mayor of Atlanta, Preceded by ...
William B. Hartsfield | |
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49th & 51st Mayor of Atlanta | |
In office 1942–1962 | |
Preceded by | George B. Lyle Acting |
Succeeded by | Ivan Allen Jr. |
In office 1937–1941 | |
Preceded by | James L. Key |
Succeeded by | Roy LeCraw |
Personal details | |
Born | William Berry Hartsfield March 1, 1890 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | February 22, 1971 (aged 80) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | (1) Pearl Williams Hartsfield (married 1913-1962, divorced) (2) Tollie Bedenbaugh Tolan Hartsfield |
Children | William B. Hartsfield Jr. Mildred Hartsfield |
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