About Frank E. Wheelock
Lived 1863 – 1932 (aged 69). Frank E. Wheelock was an American businessperson.
Frank Emerson Wheelock (April 11, 1863 – June 28, 1932) was an American rancher and politician. He was the first mayor of Lubbock, Texas.
Life Frank Emerson Wheelock was born on April 11, 1863 in Holland, New York, the son of William Efner and Louisa Diane Farrington. Following his mother's death he relocated numerous times, to Wisconsin, Illinois, Minneapolis, before working at the IOA Ranch in Texas.
In 1890, John T. Lofton and James Harrison and Wheelock began establishing the new town of Lubbock, with Wheelock becoming the first mayor.
Wheelock died in Lubbock on June 28, 1932.
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Who was Frank E. Wheelock?
American mayor and businessman (1863-1932)
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Frank E. Wheelock was born on 11 April 1863 in Holland.
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Frank E. Wheelock died on 28 June 1932 in Lubbock.
What was Frank E. Wheelock's occupation?
Frank E. Wheelock was a businessperson.
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Frank E. Wheelock was American.
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