Henry Yesler
Henry Yesler | |
|---|---|
| 6th Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office August 3, 1885 – August 2, 1886 | |
| Preceded by | John Leary |
| Succeeded by | William H. Shoudy |
| In office August 2, 1874 – August 2, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | John Collins |
| Succeeded by | Bailey Gatzert |
| King County Commissioner | |
| In office January 1, 1875 – December 1, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen P. Andrews |
| Succeeded by | Terence O'Brien |
| In office January 1, 1867 – January 1, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | R. M. Stewart |
| Succeeded by | R. Robinson |
| In office July 1, 1858 – November 1, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Hanford |
| Succeeded by | John H. Nagle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Leiter Yesler December 2, 1810 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1892 (aged 82) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, Washington |
| Spouse | Sarah Burgert |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, politician |
Henry Leiter Yesler (December 2, 1810 – December 16, 1892) was an American entrepreneur and a politician, regarded as a founder of the city of Seattle. Yesler served two non-consecutive terms as Mayor of Seattle, and was the city's wealthiest resident during his lifetime.