Hiram_M._Barton

Hiram M. Barton

Hiram M. Barton

American businessman and politician

Hiram Merritt Barton (December 18, 1856 – December 11, 1928) was an American businessman and politician.

Quick Facts Mayor of San Bernardino, Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district ...

Born in El Monte, California, his father was Ben Barton, who was a physician, businessman, and politician. Hiram Merritt Barton was responsible for the development of the San Bernardino Valley. Barton served in the California State Assembly for the 79th district from 1887 to 1889 as a Democrat. From 1905 to 1907 Barton served as mayor of San Bernardino, California. Barton died in San Bernardino.[1][2]

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  1. [1]
    Vassar, Alex; Meyers, Shane. "Hiram M. Barton". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
  2. [2]
    The Knave-Three Men-Death of Hiram Barton, Oakland Tribune, December 30, 1928, pg. 35

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