George D. Blakey
George D. Blakey | |
|---|---|
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| 4th Mayor of Tulsa | |
| In office 1901–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Lewis Poe |
| Succeeded by | George Mowbray |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
George D. Blakey was the fourth Mayor of Tulsa from 1901 to 1903.
Biography
[edit]George D. Blakey was the Republican candidate for Mayor of Tulsa in 1901.[1] He won the April election.[2] He is credited with helping organize the volunteer Tulsa Fire Department and pioneering the city's grid system.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Republican Ticket". The Tulsa Weekly Democrat. March 22, 1901. p. 1. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "City Election". The Tulsa Weekly Democrat. April 5, 1901. p. 8. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ "Gallery of Mayors". City of Tulsa. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
