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Benjamin Holmes (Missouri politician)

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Benjamin Holmes
28th Mayor of Kansas City
In office
1890–1892
Preceded byJoseph J. Davenport
Succeeded byWilliam S. Cowherd
Personal details
Born(1846-08-08)August 8, 1846
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 14, 1914(1914-01-14) (aged 67)
Political partyDemocratic

Benjamin Holmes (August 8, 1846 – January 14, 1914) was a Democratic Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri 1890–1891.

He was the first mayor under a new charter allowing for two-year terms and oversaw the design and construction of the George Kessler-designed parkway system.

Was born in Independence, Missouri; operated the livestock commission firm of Lail & Holmes at the Kansas City Livestock Exchange building; was treasurer of Jackson County, Missouri from 1878 to 1885.[1]

Holmes was buried in Elmwood Cemetery.

References

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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
1890–1892
Succeeded by