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 |
Political 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]