About Edward B. Pond
Lived 1833 – 1910 (aged 76). Edward B. Pond was an American politician.
Edward Bates Pond (September 7, 1833 – April 22, 1910) was an American politician active in California. He was the 21st Mayor of San Francisco serving from 1887 to 1891.
In 1890, he ran for Governor of California. At the California Democratic State Convention, San Francisco Boss Christopher Buckley backed Mayor Pond. Edward B. Pond defeated William D. English of Oakland for the nomination. In the general election, Edward Pond lost to Republican, Henry Markham.
His grandson was Samuel 'Pete' Pond (1914–2004), a former Dean at Stanford University.
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Who was Edward B. Pond?
American politician
When was Edward B. Pond born?
Edward B. Pond was born on 7 September 1833 in Belleville.
When did Edward B. Pond die?
Edward B. Pond died on 22 April 1910 in San Francisco.
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Edward B. Pond was a politician.
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Edward B. Pond was American.
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