John Nelson Hinkle
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Preceded bySamuel J. Swartz
Succeeded byRobert H. Jeffrey
BornJanuary 11, 1854
DiedOctober 25, 1905 (aged 51)
John Nelson Hinkle | |
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| 34th Mayor of Columbus | |
| In office 1901 – May 4, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel J. Swartz |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Jeffrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1854 |
| Died | October 25, 1905 (aged 51) |
| Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, Ohio |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Samantha |
| Profession | Mayor Soap Maker |
John Nelson Hinkle (January 11, 1854 – October 25, 1905)[1] was the 34th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 31st person to serve in that office.[2] He was elected on April 1, 1901 and served Columbus for one term. He sought re-election for a second term.[3] The opposing candidate, Republican nominee Robert H. Jeffrey, defeated incumbent mayor Hinkle.[4] Jeffrey took office on May 4, 1903.[5] He died on October 25, 1905.[1]
