John H. Heitmann

John Henry Heitmann (September 11, 1842 – March 26, 1894)[1] was the 25th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 22nd person to serve in that office. He served Columbus for two terms. His successor, Gilbert G. Collins, took office in 1879.[2] He died on March 26, 1894.[1]

John Henry Heitmann
25th Mayor of Columbus
In office
1875–1878
Preceded byJames G. Bull
Succeeded byGilbert G. Collins
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
1874–1876
Personal details
Born(1842-10-11)October 11, 1842
Hanover, Germany
DiedMarch 26, 1894(1894-03-26) (aged 51)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Ottilie Petterly
ChildrenAlbert H.
ProfessionTeacher
Attorney
State Legislator
Mayor

References

Bibliography

  • Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal.
  • "Heitmann, John Henry (9/11/1842-3/26/1894)". Columbus in Historic Photographs. Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Metropolitan Library. Retrieved 10 November 2013.

Further reading

Political offices
Preceded by
James G. Bull
Mayor of Columbus, Ohio
1875–1878
Succeeded by
Gilbert G. Collins


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