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Isaac Lester

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Isaac Lester
9th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
January 1, 1923 – January 1, 1929
Preceded byCharles Anderson
Succeeded byArthur Townsend
Personal details
BornJune 29, 1875
DiedOctober 2, 1956(1956-10-02) (aged 81)
San Luis Obispo, California
Residence(s)Murray, Utah

Isaac Lester (1875-1956) was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1923 to 1929.[1] He was Murray's first mayor to serve three terms. Lester defeated incumbent Charles Anderson. Lester's term was noted for improving a lighting system for the city and offering a contract through Utah Power and Light Company for the service.[2] He was a member of the fraternal order Woodmen of the World.[3] Prior to his election, he was a Sergeant in 4th Regimental Cavalry in the Spanish–American War and was a chief in the Murray fire department.

References

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  1. ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 13 April 2010.
  2. ^ History of Murray. Murray Eagle January 7, 1937
  3. ^ Mahogany Camp No. 358 W. O. W Murray Eagle February 9, 1928