Isaac Lester
Appearance
Isaac Lester | |
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9th Mayor of Murray, Utah | |
In office January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1929 | |
Preceded by | Charles Anderson |
Succeeded by | Arthur Townsend |
Personal details | |
Born | June 29, 1875 |
Died | October 2, 1956 San Luis Obispo, California | (aged 81)
Residence(s) | Murray, Utah |
Isaac Lester (1875-1956) was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1923 to 1929.[1] He was Murray's first mayor to serve three terms. Lester defeated incumbent Charles Anderson. Lester's term was noted for improving a lighting system for the city and offering a contract through Utah Power and Light Company for the service.[2] He was a member of the fraternal order Woodmen of the World.[3] Prior to his election, he was a Sergeant in 4th Regimental Cavalry in the Spanish–American War and was a chief in the Murray fire department.
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
- ^ History of Murray. Murray Eagle January 7, 1937
- ^ Mahogany Camp No. 358 W. O. W Murray Eagle February 9, 1928