Zebedee E. Cliff

Zebedee E. Cliff (September 23, 1864 – June 13, 1934) was an American architect, builder^[2] and politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives^[2] and as the sixteenth Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts.^[2][3][4]

Zebedee E. Cliff
16th Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts
In office January 5, 1914 – January 7, 1918
Preceded by	Charles A. Burns
Succeeded by	Charles W. Eldridge
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 26th Middlesex District[1][2]
In office 1910–1912
Member of the Board of Health of Somerville, Massachusetts
In office 1907–1909[2][3]
Member of the Board of Aldermen of Somerville, Massachusetts
In office 1905[2]–1906[2]
Personal details
Born	September 23, 1864 Fredericton, New Brunswick
Died	June 13, 1934(1934-06-13) (aged 69) Lexington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Nationality	Canadian, American
Political party	Republican[1]
Spouse	Ada Cliff
Profession	Architect and Builder

Early life

Cliff was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick^[3] on September 23, 1864.^[2][3]

Trivia

The four masted schooner Zebedee E. Cliff was named for Cliff.^[5]

Cliff's home in Somerville, built circa 1900, was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1989.