Edward B. Pond

Edward B. Pond (September 7, 1833 – April 22, 1910) was a Democratic politician from California. He was the 21st Mayor of San Francisco from 1887 to 1891. In 1890, he ran for Governor of California. At the California Democratic State Convention, San Francisco Boss Christopher Buckley backed Mayor Pond. Edward B. Pond defeated William D. English of Oakland for the nomination. In the general election, Edward Pond lost to Republican, Henry Markham. The SF Public Library has a picture of him and his house.

Edward Bates Pond
21st Mayor of San Francisco
In office
January 7, 1887  January 7, 1891
Preceded byWashington Bartlett
Succeeded byGeorge Henry Sanderson
Member of the
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
from Ward 6
In office
1883  January 7, 1887
Preceded byGeorge Torrens
Succeeded byA.M. Burns
Personal details
Born(1833-09-07)September 7, 1833
Belleville, New York
DiedApril 22, 1910(1910-04-22) (aged 76)
San Francisco
Political partyDemocratic

References

    Party political offices
    Preceded by
    Washington Bartlett
    Democratic nominee for Governor of California
    1890
    Succeeded by
    James Budd


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