Herbert P. Wasgatt
American politician and shoe manufacturer (1865–1934)
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Herbert P. Wasgatt (August 26, 1865 – December 21, 1934) was an American shoe manufacturer and politician who was the eleventh mayor of Everett, Massachusetts, and a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
Herbert P. Wasgatt | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 4th Councilor district[1] | |
| In office 1915[1]–1917 | |
| Succeeded by | George Butler Wason[2] |
| Member of the School Committee of the city of Everett, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office 1912–1914 | |
| 11th Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office January 2, 1911 – January 2, 1912 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bruce |
| Succeeded by | James Chambers |
| Member of the Board of Aldermen of the city of Everett, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office 1908–1909 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1865 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | December 21, 1934 (aged 69) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Republican[1] |
| Occupation | Shoe manufacturer Government official |
Early life
Business career
Political career
From 1908 to 1909, Wasgatt was a member of the Everett Board of Aldermen. From January 2, 1911, to January 2, 1912, he was the city's mayor. From 1912 to 1917, he was a member of the Everett School Committee.[3]
From 1915 to 1917, he represented the 4th District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[3]
Wasgatt was later a member of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and Associate Commissioner of Labor and Industries.[5]
Death
Wasgatt died on December 21, 1934, in Boston. At the time of his death he was a resident of Newton, Massachusetts.[6]