Harry L. Trout (1853–1920) was an American politician. He served as the 25th mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania from 1915 to 1920.[1]
Harry L. Trout | |
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Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
In office January 6, 1915 – January 5, 1920 | |
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Born | Lancaster, Pennsylvania | October 28, 1853
Died | January 5, 1920 Lancaster, Pennsylvania | (aged 66)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Sarah E. Colby (m. 1875) |
Children | 1 |
Occupation | Bookbinder, politician |
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Harry L. Trout was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 28, 1853. He attended public schools, and apprenticed to become a bookbinder.[2][3]
He married Sarah E. Colby on September 2, 1875, and they had one daughter.[2][3]
A Republican, he held a number of public offices, beginning in 1889. He was appointed mayor of Lancaster in 1915 to complete the term of Frank B. McClain, who had been elected lieutenant governor.[2][3]
Trout was reelected as mayor, but died from a bronchial infection at Lancaster General Hospital on January 5, 1920, one hour after he would have been sworn into office.[3]