George B. Sparkman

George Bascom Sparkman (September 20, 1855 – August 31, 1896) was an attorney who was twice mayor of the city of Tampa, Florida, from 1881–1883 and 1887–1888.[1]

George B. Sparkman
Born(1855-09-20)September 20, 1855
Dover, Florida
DiedAugust 31, 1896(1896-08-31) (aged 40)
Tampa, Florida
RelativesGeorge B. Sparkman Jr. (son)

Early years

George Bascom Sparkman was born on September 20, 1855 in Dover, Florida to Elijah Bird Sparkman and Sarah Ann Mizell.[2] He attended high school in Tampa and entered the University of Virginia Law School.[1]

Mayor

Henry Clarke Farris had moved outside the city limits, violating the city charter. He was forced to resign on February 19, 1881. City Council President Matthew Haynesworth became acting mayor until March 22, 1881, when Sparkman was appointed by the city council and sworn in to complete Farris's term.[3]

The charter was revised in April 1887; Sparkman was he first mayor under the new municipal government.[4][5]

References
  1. "George Bascom Sparkman - 19th And 22nd Mayor Of Tampa". City of Tampa.
  2. "Genealogical records of the pioneers of Tampa and of some who came after them".
  3. http://www.tampagov.net/sites/default/files/city-clerk/files/themayorsoftampabookweb.pdf
  4. Steve Rajtar. A Guide To Historic tampa. p. 22.
  5. http://www.manateemosquito.com/downloads/YellowFever.pdf
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