About Hiram Merritt Barton
Lived 1856 – 1928 (aged 71). Hiram Merritt Barton was an American businessperson and politician.
Hiram Merritt Barton (December 18, 1856 – December 11, 1928) was an American businessman and politician.
Born in El Monte, California, his father was Ben Barton, who was a physician, businessman, and politician. Hiram Merritt Barton was responsible for the development of the San Bernardino Valley. Barton served in the California State Assembly for the 79th district from 1887 to 1889 as a Democrat. From 1905 to 1907 Barton served as mayor of San Bernardino, California. Barton died in San Bernardino.
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Who was Hiram Merritt Barton?
American businessman and politician
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Hiram Merritt Barton was born on 18 December 1856 in El Monte.
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Hiram Merritt Barton died on 11 December 1928 in San Bernardino.
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Hiram Merritt Barton was a businessperson and politician.
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Hiram Merritt Barton was American.
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