Andrew Jackson Beale
Andrew Jackson Beale was an American politician and confederate soldier.
He served in the Kentucky Legislature before the American Civil War and as Mayor of Oklahoma City in November and December 1889.
Andrew Jackson Beale | |
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 Beale in 1890 | |
| Mayor of Oklahoma City | |
| In office November 27, 1889 – December 30, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | William Couch |
| Succeeded by | David Williams Gibbs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1831 Kentucky |
| Died | January 4, 1909 (aged 77) Cynthiana, Kentucky |
Biography
Andrew Jackson Beale was born on March 18, 1831, in Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky General Assembly before the American Civil War and later in the Confederate Army. He participated in the Land Run of 1889. He served as the Mayor of Oklahoma City between November 27, 1889, and December 30, 1889. He defeated Henry Overholser in the election to succeed William Couch. He attempted to settle land disputes while in office, but the United States barred action until the government of Oklahoma Territory was formed. He died on January 4, 1909.
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