George Tiedeman

George Tiedeman (September 11, 1861 – June 30, 1935) was an American politician who served three terms as mayor of Savannah, Georgia (1907–1913).

Biography

Tiedeman was born on September 11, 1861, in Charleston, South Carolina as the son of Amelia (née Corby) and Otto Tiedeman. His father had immigrated to South Carolina from Germany in 1840. His father worked as a grocer. During his time as mayor, he helped bring the American Grand Prize auto race to Savannah, where it ran in 1908, and 1910-1911. As a great believer in technology, he outfitted the city with electric street lights and motorized the fire department.

Personal life In 1890, he married Sarah Floride Shivers (1867–1943) of Savannah. They had three children: Carsten (1902–1979), Inez, and George (1894–1901). Inez married Roy Chapin, the founder of the Hudson Motor Car Company. Tiedeman died on June 30, 1935, and is buried at the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah.