J. L. Edlefsen
James Lauritz Edlefsen (July 19, 1874 – May 11, 1948) served as mayor of Boise, Idaho, from 1936 to 1939.
J. L. Edlefsen | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Boise, Idaho | |
| In office November 11, 1936 – April 29, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Byron E. Hyatt |
| Succeeded by | James L. Straight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1874[1] Ovid, Idaho Territory, United States |
| Died | May 11, 1948 (aged 73)[2] Boise, Idaho, United States |
Edlefsen was appointed mayor after his predecessor, Byron E. Hyatt, died in office in November 1936. He was elected to a full two-year term in 1937.
References
- "Mayors - Boise Arts & History". Boiseartsandhistory.org. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- James Lauritz EDLEFSEN ;SR. (1929-12-12). "Family History and Genealogy Records". Familysearch.org. Retrieved 2012-08-17.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Sources
- Mayors of Boise - Past and Present
- Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, Corrected List of Mayors, 1867-1996
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Byron E. Hyatt |
Mayor of Boise, Idaho 1936–1939 |
Succeeded by James L. Straight |
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