George Tiedeman
American politician
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George Tiedeman (September 11, 1861 – June 30, 1935) was an American politician who served three terms as mayor of Savannah, Georgia (1907–1913).
George Tiedeman | |
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| 45th | |
| Mayor of Savannah, Georgia | |
| In office 1907–1913 | |
| Preceded by | Herman Myers |
| Succeeded by | Richard Davant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1861 |
| Died | June 30, 1935 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Bonaventure Cemetery |
| Spouse | Sarah Floride Shivers |
| Relations | Roy Chapin (son-in-law) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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Biography
Tiedeman was born on September 11, 1861, in Charleston, South Carolina as the son of Amelia (née Corby) and Otto Tiedeman.[1] His father had immigrated to South Carolina from Germany in 1840.[2] His father worked as a grocer.[2] Tiedeman had two brothers and a sister.[2] In 1887, he moved to Savannah to work at his brother Irvin's wholesale grocery business.[2] He became politically active and worked on the local Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Trade, and served as president of the Georgia State Savings Association.[2]
Tiedeman won an election as an alderman and was subsequently elected to three terms as mayor.[2][3] During his time as mayor, he helped bring the American Grand Prize auto race to Savannah, where it ran in 1908, and 1910-1911.[2] As a great believer in technology, he outfitted the city with electric street lights and motorized the fire department.[2]
Personal life
In 1890, he married Sarah Floride Shivers (1867–1943) of Savannah. They had three children: Carsten (1902–1979), Inez, and George (1894–1901).[1] Inez married Roy Chapin, the founder of the Hudson Motor Car Company.[2] Tiedeman died on June 30, 1935, and is buried at the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.[1]