Henry E. Bothfeld
Henry Edmund Bothfeld | |
|---|---|
 Bothfeld c. 1911 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 4th Middlesex district | |
| In office 1910–1915 | |
| Succeeded by | Henry Whiting Jarvis |
| 10th Mayor of Newton, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1895–1895 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Fenno |
| Succeeded by | Henry E. Cobb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1859 New York, New York |
| Died | 4 May 1953 (aged 94) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Haldee Soule, m. June 18, 1885 |
| Children | Theodore, Haldee, Helen and Henry Soule |
| [1][2][3][4][5] | |
Henry Edmund Bothfeld (March 4, 1859 – May 4, 1953) was an American businessman, and politician who served as the mayor of Newton, Massachusetts and as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[1]
Early life
[edit]Bothfeld was born to Herman F. and Julia (Ferguson) Bothfeld[3] in New York, New York on March 4, 1859.[1]
Family life
[edit]Bothfeld married Haldee Soule in Newton, Massachusetts on June 18, 1885,[3] they had four children Theodore, Haldee, Helen and Henry Soule.[2]
Public service
[edit]Newton, Massachusetts city government
[edit]Bothfeld was active in the civic affairs of the city of Newton, Massachusetts, serving on the School Committee, Common Council, as a member of and the President of the Board of Aldermen.[2] In 1895, he served as the mayor of Newton.[1]
Massachusetts House of Representatives
[edit]From 1910[2] to 1915[4] Bothfeld served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the Fourth Middlesex District.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Who's Who in State Politics, 1911, Boston, MA: Practical Politics, 1911, p. 91
- ^ a b c d Leonard, John William (1922), Who's Who in Finance, Banking, and Insurance, 1920-1922, Vol. 2, Brooklyn, New York: Who's Who in Finance, Incorporated, p. 77
- ^ a b c Marquis, Albert Nelson (1909), Who's Who in New England, First Edition, Chicago, Illinois: A.N. Marquis, p. 126
- ^ a b Who's Who in State Politics, 1916, Boston, MA: Practical Politics, 1916, p. 210
- ^ "Henry E. Bothfeld: Former Newton Mayor Ranker, Trustee, at 94". Daily Boston Globe. 1953-05-05. ProQuest 840229269. Retrieved 2013-08-12.