Stephen Goodhue Wheatland | |
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13th Mayor of Salem, Massachusetts | |
In office 1863–1863 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Palfrey Webb |
Succeeded by | Joseph B. F. Osgood |
Member of the MassachusettsHouseofRepresentatives from the Essex district | |
In office 1862–1863 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 11,1824 [1] Newton,Massachusetts [1] |
Died | March 2,1892 67) [2] New York City [2] | (aged
Spouse | Ann Maria Pingree |
Alma mater | Harvard,class of 1844. |
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