George Cleaveland Higgins (November 19, 1845 – August 15, 1933) was a Massachusetts politician who served as a Lynn, Massachusetts, city councilor, a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as the 22nd Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.
George C. Higgins | |
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22nd Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts | |
In office 1888–1888 | |
Preceded by | George D. Hart |
Succeeded by | Asa T. Newhall |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Nineteenth Essex District[1] | |
Member of the Lynn, Massachusetts Common Council[1] | |
In office 1881–1883 | |
Personal details | |
Born | November 19, 1845[1] Orleans, Massachusetts |
Died | August 15, 1933 Middleboro, Massachusetts | (aged 87)
Political party | Republican[1] |
Spouse | Ellen S. Irving |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1864 |
Unit | Company D 8th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Higgins was born in Orleans, Massachusetts on November 19, 1845. In 1862 Higgins moved to Lynn, Massachusetts.[1] He died in 1933.[2]
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