William B. Hartsfield
William Berry Hartsfield, Sr. (March 1, 1890 – February 22, 1971), was an American politician. H was the 49th and 51st Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. His term ran from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1942 to 1962, making him the longest-serving mayor of his native Atlanta, Georgia.
William B. Hartsfield | |
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49th & 51st Mayor of Atlanta | |
In office 1942–1962 | |
Preceded by | George B. Lyle Acting |
Succeeded by | Ivan Allen, Jr. |
In office 1937–1941 | |
Preceded by | James L. Key |
Succeeded by | Roy LeCraw |
Personal details | |
Born | William Berry Hartsfield March 1, 1890 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | February 22, 1971 (aged 80) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | (1) Pearl Williams Hartsfield (married 1913-1962, divorced) (2) Tollie Bedenbaugh Tolan Hartsfield |
Children | William B. Hartsfield, Jr. Mildred Hartsfield |
William B. Hartsfield Media
- William Hartsfield Andrew Jarvis 1958.jpg
Mayor Hartsfield with Portsmouth, New Hampshire Mayor Andrew Jarvis in 1958
Other websites
- New Georgia Encyclopedia, Biography Archived 2012-08-19 at the Wayback Machine