Samuel Cole (December 15, 1856 – July 6, 1935) was an American politician who served as mayor of

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, and was a member of the

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and the

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Early life

Cole was born on December 15, 1856, in

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. His family moved to Beverly during his youth. Outside of politics, Cole worked as a market gardner.

Political career

From 1882 to 1894 Cole was a member of the Beverly School Committee. From 1895 to 1896 he served as president of the city's common council. From 1897 to 1899 he was a member of the

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. From 1901 to 1902 he was Mayor of Beverly. From 1903 to 1904 he represented the Second Essex District in the

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. From 1908 to 1909 he represented the 5th District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.

Death

Cole died on July 6, 1935.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cole, Samuel 1856 births 1935 deaths Republican Party Massachusetts state senators Mayors of Beverly, Massachusetts Members of the Massachusetts Governor's Council Republican Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives People from Rutland (town), Vermont