George W. Loughman (December 25, 1846 – February 28, 1909) served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War, was a businessman, and served two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana (1884 - 1888). He was also on the town council and an auditor for the county.[1]
George W. Loughman | |
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| St. Joseph County Auditor | |
| In office 1898–1903 | |
| 7th Mayor of South Bend, Indiana | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| Preceded by | Levi J. Ham |
| Succeeded by | William H. Longley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1846 Brownsville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1909 (aged 62) South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverview Cemetery South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life
editLoughman was born on December 25, 1846, in Brownsville, Ohio to David and Elizabeth Loughman.[1][2]
Career
editLoughman served in Company G of the 32nd Ohio Infantry Regiment. He served two years and was present during Sherman's March to the Sea in Georgia.[2]
He worked for a railroad and eventually became president and general manager of Sandage Steel Skein Company.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party. The city had steady growth during his administration.[3] In 1905 he was set to lead the Columbus Skein & Iron Works. He served as president of the South Bend Building and Loan Association.
Loughman was appointed Deputy St. Joseph County Auditor, a role in which he served until 1892.[1] He was later elected St. Joseph County Auditor, serving from 1898 to 1903.[1]
Personal life
editLoughman died on February 28, 1909, at his home at 716 South Michigan Street in South Bend.[2] He was buried at Riverview Cemetery in South Bend.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Anderson & Cooley (1901). South Bend and the Men who Have Made it: Historical, Descriptive, Biographical. Tribune Printing Company. pp. 127–.
- ^ a b c "Geo. W. Loughman Dies of Paralysis". South Bend Tribune. March 1, 1909. p. 4. Retrieved November 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ John B. Stoll (1923). An Account of St. Joseph County from Its Organization ... Dayton Historical Publishing Company. pp. 45–.
- ^ "The Mortuary Record". South Bend Tribune. March 3, 1909. p. 13. Retrieved November 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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