Hiram M. Barton

Hiram Merritt Barton (December 18, 1856 – December 11, 1928) was an American businessman and politician.

Hiram Merritt Barton
Mayor of San Bernardino
In office May 8, 1905 – June 24, 1907
Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district
In office January 3, 1887 – January 7, 1889
Preceded by	Truman Reeves
Succeeded by	Elmer W. Holmes
Personal details
Born	(1856-12-18)December 18, 1856 El Monte, California, United States
Died	December 11, 1928(1928-12-11) (aged 71) San Bernardino, California
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	Ida Frances Haws (m. 1886) Florence Belle Gibson (m. 1895)
Children	3
Parent	Ben Barton (father)
Occupation	Businessman, politician

Born in El Monte, California, his father was Ben Barton, who was a physician, businessman, and politician. Hiram Merritt Barton was responsible for the development of the San Bernardino Valley. Barton served in the California State Assembly for the 79th district from 1887 to 1889 as a Democrat. From 1905 to 1907 Barton served as mayor of San Bernardino, California. Barton died in San Bernardino.^[1][2]

See also

• History of San Bernardino, California