George W. Loughman
George W. Loughman | |
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| St. Joseph County Auditor | |
| In office 1898–1903 | |
| 7th Mayor of South Bend, Indiana | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| Preceded by | Levi J. Ham |
| Succeeded by | William H. Longley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1846 Brownsville, Ohio |
| Died | ??? |
| Political party | Republican |
George W. Loughman (born December 25, 1846) served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War, was a businessman, and served two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana (1884 - 1888). He was also on the town council and an auditor for the county.[1]
Loughman was born in Brownsville, Ohio to David and Elizabeth Loughman.[1] He worked for a railroad and eventually became president and general manager of Sandage Steel Skein Company.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party. The city had steady growth during his administration.[2] In 1905 he was set to lead the Columbus Skein & Iron Works. He served as president of the South Bend Building and Loan Association.
Loughman was appointed Deputy St. Joseph County Auditor, a role in which he served until 1892.[1] He was later elected St. Joseph County Auditor, serving from 1898 to 1903.[1]
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- ^ a b c d e Anderson & Cooley (1901). South Bend and the Men who Have Made it: Historical, Descriptive, Biographical. Tribune Printing Company. pp. 127–.
- ^ John B. Stoll (1923). An Account of St. Joseph County from Its Organization ... Dayton Historical Publishing Company. pp. 45–.
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