Stephen Buhrer
Stephen Buhrer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 21st Mayor of Cleveland | |
| In office 1867–1870 | |
| Preceded by | Herman M. Chapin |
| Succeeded by | Frederick W. Pelton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1825 Zoar, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 1907 (aged 81) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Eva Maria Schneider
(m. 1848–1889) |
| Children | 3 |
Stephen Buhrer (December 25, 1825 – December 8, 1907) was an American politician who served as the
Cleveland
from 1867 to 1870.
Early life
Buhrer was born near
trade.[2]
Career
Buhrer left the farm and traveled to
Cleveland in 1867.[3] The Cleveland House of Correction & Workhouse was built during his tenure as mayor.[4]
Personal life
After serving two terms, he returned to serve another term on the
city council
before he died in Cleveland in 1907.
In 1848, Buhrer married Eva Maria Schneider and had three children: John, Mary Jane, and Lois Catherine. Eva died in 1889 and after her death, Buhrer married Marguerite Paterson.
References
- ^ Dubelko, Jim. "Stephen Buhrer House". Cleveland Historical. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ Sullivan, Jack (2018-04-03). "Those Pre-Pro Whiskey Men!: Hon. Stephen Buhrer — Self-Made in Cleveland". Those Pre-Pro Whiskey Men!. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ "Former Cleveland Mayors | City of Cleveland". www.city.cleveland.oh.us. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ "BUHRER, STEPHEN". Encyclopedia of Cleveland History | Case Western Reserve University. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2021-01-23.