Gilbert W. Lindsay
Gilbert William Lindsay | |
|---|---|
Lindsay in 1986 | |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 9th District | |
| In office January 28, 1963 – December 28, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Roybal |
| Succeeded by | Rita Walters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1900 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 1990 (aged 90) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Theresa Willis (m. 1935) |
| Children |
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| Education | University of Arizona University of Southern California University of California, Los Angeles |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1920–1923 |
| Unit | 10th Cavalry Regiment 25th Infantry Regiment |
Gilbert William Lindsay (November 29, 1900 – December 28, 1990) was an American politician who worked his way up from Los Angeles City Hall janitor to become the city's first black City Council member and one of its most powerful elected officials.