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| preceded =[[George R. Stobbs]] |
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| succeeded =[[Harold Donohue]] |
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| office2 =Member of the<br>[[Massachusetts Governor's Council|Massachusetts Executive Council]]<br> |
| office2 =Member of the<br>[[Massachusetts Governor's Council|Massachusetts Executive Council]]<br>7th Councilor District |
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| term_start2 =1925 |
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| term_end2 =1928 |
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| predecessor2 =[[John Addison White]] |
| predecessor2 =[[John Addison White]] |
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| successor2 =[[Walter E. Schuster]] |
| successor2 =[[Walter E. Schuster]] |
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| office3 =38th [[List of mayors and city managers of Worcester, Massachusetts|Mayor of]]<br>[[Worcester, Massachusetts]] |
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| term_start3 =January 1, 1917 |
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| term_end3 =January 5, 1920 |
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| birth_date ={{birth date|1881|4|9}} |
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| birth_place =[[Forshaga Municipality]], [[Värmland]], [[Sweden]]. |
| birth_place =[[Forshaga Municipality]], [[Värmland]], [[Union between Sweden and Norway|Sweden]]. |
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| death_date ={{death date and age|1952|12|19|1881|4|9}} |
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| death_place =[[Venice, Florida|Venice]], [[Florida]] [[United States]] |
| death_place =[[Venice, Florida|Venice]], [[Florida]] [[United States|U.S.]] |
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| party =[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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| occupation =Manufacturer<ref name="PubOffMass1925pg35"/> |
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'''Pehr Gustaf Holmes''' (April 9, 1881 – December 19, 1952) was a [[United States |
'''Pehr Gustaf Holmes''' (April 9, 1881 – December 19, 1952) was a [[United States representative]] from [[Massachusetts]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in [[Forshaga Municipality]] in [[Värmland]], [[Sweden]]. In 1886, when he was 4 years old,<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> Holmes immigrated to the [[United States]] with his parents, who settled in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]]. |
Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in [[Forshaga Municipality]] in [[Värmland]], [[Union between Sweden and Norway|Sweden]]. In 1886, when he was 4 years old,<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> Holmes immigrated to the [[United States]] with his parents, who settled in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]]. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Holmes attended the Millbury Street School [[Public school (government funded)|public school]] until he was 14.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008">{{Citation |last=McFarlane| first=Clive| title =Thief steals history with weathervane |
Holmes attended the Millbury Street School [[Public school (government funded)|public school]] until he was 14.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008">{{Citation |last=McFarlane| first=Clive| title =Thief steals history with weathervane| publisher = Worcester Telegram & Gazette| location = [[Worcester, Massachusetts]]| date = October 29, 2008}}</ref> |
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==Business career== |
==Business career== |
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When he turned 14 Holmes left school and went to work for the Reed and Prince Manufacturing Co. of Worcester where he |
When he turned 14 Holmes left school and went to work for the Reed and Prince Manufacturing Co. of Worcester where he "tended machines".<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> Holmes also worked at the Brunell Electroplating plant, where he learned the business of Electroplating. In 1909 Holmes established his own Electroplating firm, the Holmes Electrotype Foundry.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> |
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[[File:Holmes Electro Foundry.png|right|thumb|1916 ad showing Holmes Electrotype Foundry in Worcester, Massachusetts.]] |
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Holmes also engaged in the banking and insurance business. |
Holmes also engaged in the banking and insurance business. |
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==Public service== |
==Public service== |
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===Worcester Common Council and Board of Aldermen=== |
===Worcester Common Council and Board of Aldermen=== |
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Holmes was elected member of the Worcester Common Council from Ward 6.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> In 1913 Holmes became a member of the Worcester Board of Aldermen, serving as its president.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> |
Holmes was elected member of the Worcester Common Council from Ward 6.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> In 1913 Holmes became a member of the Worcester Board of Aldermen, serving as its president.<ref name="WorcTaG10292008"/> |
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===Mayor of Worcester=== |
===Mayor of Worcester=== |
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===Massachusetts Governor's Council=== |
===Massachusetts Governor's Council=== |
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Holmes served as a member of the [[Massachusetts Governor's Council|Massachusetts Executive Council]], Seventh Councilor district from 1925<ref name="PubOffMass1925pg35">{{Citation| last=Howard| first=Richard T. | title = Public Officials of Massachusetts 1925–1926| page =35 |
Holmes served as a member of the [[Massachusetts Governor's Council|Massachusetts Executive Council]], Seventh Councilor district from 1925<ref name="PubOffMass1925pg35">{{Citation| last=Howard| first=Richard T. | title = Public Officials of Massachusetts 1925–1926| page =35 | publisher = Commonwealth of Massachusetts | location = Boston, MA | year = 1925}}</ref> to 1928. |
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[[File:Pehr G. Holmes in caricature.png |
[[File:Pehr G. Holmes in caricature.png|left|thumb|Caricature of Holmes from 1917, when he was the Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts.]] |
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===United States House of Representatives=== |
===United States House of Representatives=== |
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Holmes was elected as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] to the [[72nd United States Congress]] and to the seven succeeding Congresses from (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947). |
Holmes was elected as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] to the [[72nd United States Congress]] and to the seven succeeding Congresses from (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947). Holmes was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the [[80th United States Congress]]. |
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Holmes returned to Worcester and his [[electrotype]] business. Holmes died in [[Venice, Florida]] |
Holmes returned to Worcester and his [[electrotype]] business. Holmes died in [[Venice, Florida]]; his interment was in the Old Swedish Cemetery in Worcester. |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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* {{CongBio|H000741}} |
* {{CongBio|H000741}} |
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*[http://historian.house.gov/question20.shtml Members of the House who were born in foreign countries] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100202203540/http://historian.house.gov/question20.shtml Members of the House who were born in foreign countries] |
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==Related reading== |
==Related reading== |
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| NAME = Holmes, Pehr Gustaf |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American politician |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = April 9, 1881 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Forshaga Municipality]], [[Värmland]], [[Sweden]]. |
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| DATE OF DEATH = December 19, 1952 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = [[Venice, Florida]] |
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Pehr Gustaf Holmes | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | George R. Stobbs |
Succeeded by | Harold Donohue |
Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 7th Councilor District | |
In office 1925–1928 | |
Preceded by | John Addison White |
Succeeded by | Walter E. Schuster |
38th Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
In office January 1, 1917 – January 5, 1920 | |
Preceded by | George Merrill Wright |
Succeeded by | Peter F. Sullivan |
Member of the Worcester, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen | |
Member of the Worcester, Massachusetts Common Council Ward 6 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Forshaga Municipality, Värmland, Sweden. | April 9, 1881
Died | December 19, 1952 Venice, Florida U.S. | (aged 71)
Political party | Republican |
Children | G. Everett Holmes[1] |
Residence(s) | 27 Holden Street, Worcester, Massachusetts[2] |
Occupation | Manufacturer[2] |
Pehr Gustaf Holmes (April 9, 1881 – December 19, 1952) was a United States representative from Massachusetts.
Early life[edit]
Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in Forshaga Municipality in Värmland, Sweden. In 1886, when he was 4 years old,[1] Holmes immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Education[edit]
Holmes attended the Millbury Street School public school until he was 14.[1]
Business career[edit]
When he turned 14 Holmes left school and went to work for the Reed and Prince Manufacturing Co. of Worcester where he "tended machines".[1] Holmes also worked at the Brunell Electroplating plant, where he learned the business of Electroplating. In 1909 Holmes established his own Electroplating firm, the Holmes Electrotype Foundry.[1]
Holmes also engaged in the banking and insurance business.
Public service[edit]
Worcester Common Council and Board of Aldermen[edit]
Holmes was elected member of the Worcester Common Council from Ward 6.[1] In 1913 Holmes became a member of the Worcester Board of Aldermen, serving as its president.[1]
Mayor of Worcester[edit]
Holmes was inaugurated mayor of Worcester on January 1, 1917,[3] he served as mayor until January 5, 1920.[4]
Massachusetts Governor's Council[edit]
Holmes served as a member of the Massachusetts Executive Council, Seventh Councilor district from 1925[2] to 1928.
United States House of Representatives[edit]
Holmes was elected as a Republican to the 72nd United States Congress and to the seven succeeding Congresses from (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947). Holmes was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the 80th United States Congress.
Holmes returned to Worcester and his electrotype business. Holmes died in Venice, Florida; his interment was in the Old Swedish Cemetery in Worcester.
Sources[edit]
- United States Congress. "Pehr G. Holmes (id: H000741)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Members of the House who were born in foreign countries
Related reading[edit]
- Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited (by Eric J. Salomonsson, William O. Hultgren, and Philip C. Becker. Arcadia Publishing. 2005)
Notes[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g McFarlane, Clive (October 29, 2008), Thief steals history with weathervane, Worcester, Massachusetts: Worcester Telegram & Gazette
- ^ a b c Howard, Richard T. (1925), Public Officials of Massachusetts 1925–1926, Boston, MA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, p. 35
- ^ Holmes, Pehr G. (1917), Inaugural Address of Honorable Pehr G. Holmes: Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts : January the First, Nineteen Seventeen, Worcester, Massachusetts: Commonwealth Press, p. 1
- ^ Sullivan, Peter F.. (1920), The Inaugural Address of Hon. Peter F. Sullivan: Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts : January Fifth, Nineteen Hundred Twenty, Worcester, Massachusetts: Commonwealth Press, p. 1
- 1881 births
- 1952 deaths
- People from Forshaga Municipality
- Swedish emigrants to the United States
- Massachusetts city council members
- Mayors of Worcester, Massachusetts
- Members of the Massachusetts Governor's Council
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts
- 20th-century American politicians