Melvin Colvin Hazen
Melvin Colvin Hazen (born October 27, 1869 in Prince William County , Virginia , † July 15, 1941 ) was an American politician . Between 1933 and 1941 he served as President of the Board of Commissioners Mayor of Washington, DC, the federal capital
Not much is known about Melvin Hazen. He lived at least temporarily in Washington DC His party affiliation is also unknown. In 1933 he became a member of the three-person Board of Commissioners that ruled the city of Washington. Within this group he was appointed chairman. In this capacity he practically exercised the office of mayor, even if this title was not officially used between 1871 and 1975. He held this post between 1933 and his death on July 15, 1941.
Web links
- Melvin Hazen Colvin in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Luther Halsey Reichelderfer |
President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington DC 1933–1941 |
John Russell Young |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hazen, Melvin Colvin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 27, 1869 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Prince William County , Virginia |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 15, 1941 |