William James Gault | |
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 Gault in 1892 | |
| Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
| In office August 12, 1890 –April 12, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | David Williams Gibbs |
| Succeeded by | Oscar A. Mitscher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January,1830 Ohio |
| Died | April 15,1899 (aged 69) |
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