Walter L. Ramsdell
American politician (1860–1909)
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Walter Lawrence Ramsdell (26 June 1860 – 25 August 1909) was a Massachusetts politician who served as the 28th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.[3]
Preceded byEugene A. Besson[1]
Succeeded byWilliam Shepherd[1]
BornJune 26, 1860
DiedAugust 25, 1909 (aged 49)
Walter L. Ramsdell | |
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| 28th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts[1] | |
| In office 1897[1]–1898[1] | |
| Preceded by | Eugene A. Besson[1] |
| Succeeded by | William Shepherd[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1860 |
| Died | August 25, 1909 (aged 49) |
| Party | Democrat[2] |
| Occupation | Printer |
In 1898, Ramsdell was the nominee of the Democratic party for election to congress from Massachusetts's 7th congressional district, losing to future Congressman Ernest W. Roberts.[2] In 1899, Ramsdell won the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts State Auditor, but dropped out of the race. He was replaced on the Democratic ticket by E. Gerry Brown.[4]
He died in 1909 at Danvers.[5]
