Benjamin Holmes (American politician)
American mayor (1846–1914)
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Benjamin Holmes (August 8, 1846 – January 14, 1914) was a Democratic Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri 1890–1891.
Preceded byJoseph J. Davenport
Succeeded byWilliam S. Cowherd
BornAugust 8, 1846
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 14, 1914 (aged 67)
Benjamin Holmes | |
|---|---|
| 28th Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph J. Davenport |
| Succeeded by | William S. Cowherd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1846 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | January 14, 1914 (aged 67) |
| Party | Democratic |
He was the first mayor under a new charter allowing for two-year terms and oversaw the design and construction of the George Kessler-designed parkway system.
Was born in Independence, Missouri; operated the livestock commission firm of Lail & Holmes at the Kansas City Livestock Exchange building; was treasurer of Jackson County, Missouri from 1878 to 1885.[1]
Holmes was buried in Elmwood Cemetery.