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Arthur B. Appleby

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Arthur B. Appleby

Birth
Spotswood, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Death
6 Jul 1929 (aged 67)
Spotswood, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Spotswood, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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-Became Spotswood's first mayor, serving from 1908-1914
-Served as Sheriff
-Married Hattie Dill

"Born on August 20th 1861, Arthur B. Appleby became the first Mayor of Spotswood at the age of 47. His tenure continued until 1914. As a Democrat, he climbed the political ladder, serving as Sheriff before becoming mayor, an office to which he was elected almost unanimously, with his opponent receing a mere one vote. In recognition of his years of devoted service to the community, he came known as the 'Father of Spotswood.'"

A more complete biography is available at the St. Peter's website:
http://www.stpetersspotswood.org/CTAppleby.htm
-Became Spotswood's first mayor, serving from 1908-1914
-Served as Sheriff
-Married Hattie Dill

"Born on August 20th 1861, Arthur B. Appleby became the first Mayor of Spotswood at the age of 47. His tenure continued until 1914. As a Democrat, he climbed the political ladder, serving as Sheriff before becoming mayor, an office to which he was elected almost unanimously, with his opponent receing a mere one vote. In recognition of his years of devoted service to the community, he came known as the 'Father of Spotswood.'"

A more complete biography is available at the St. Peter's website:
http://www.stpetersspotswood.org/CTAppleby.htm


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