Austin Belknap

Austin Belknap (July 18, 1819 – December 9, 1902) was a Massachusetts businessman and politician who served as a member, and last Chairman, of the Board of Selectmen of Somerville, Massachusetts, and as the third Mayor, of Somerville.

Austin Belknap
3rd Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts[1]
In office January 3, 1876 – January, 1878
Preceded by	William A. Furber[2]
Succeeded by	Georga A. Bruce[3]
Chairman of the Somerville Massachusetts Board of Selectmen[4]
In office 1870 – January 2, 1872
Preceded by	Frances Houghton[5]
Succeeded by	George O. Brastow, Mayoralty; Selectmen's Office Abolished
Member of the Somerville Massachusetts Board of Selectmen[6]
In office 1869[6] – January 2, 1872[4][6]
Preceded by	New position Board of Selectmen expanded from five to nine members.[5]
Succeeded by	George O. Brastow, Mayoralty; Selectmen's office abolished
Member of the Somerville Massachusetts School Committee[7]
In office 1862[7]–1864[7]
Personal details
Born	July 18, 1819[8] Westboro, Massachusetts[8]
Died	December 9, 1902[8] Roxbury, Massachusetts[8]
Nationality	American
Spouse	Jane P. Brigham[9]
Children	Robert W. Belknap[9]
Alma mater	Worcester Manual Labor High School[7]
Profession	Civil engineer, engaged in Railway construction until 1843; Produce business from 1843 to December 1902[8]

Early life

Belknap was born July 18, 1819, in Westboro, Massachusetts, to John and Ruth (Fay) Belknap of Westboro.^[7]