Eliphalet Trask

Eliphalet Trask (January 8, 1806 – December 9, 1890) was an American politician who served as the third mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, and as the 23rd lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 1858 to 1861. In 1855 Trask was elected the Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts, on the Know Nothing party ticket.

Eliphalet Trask
23rd Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
In office
1858–1861
GovernorNathaniel Prentice Banks
Preceded byHenry Wetherby Benchley
Succeeded byJohn Z. Goodrich
3rd Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts
In office
1855–1855
Preceded byPhilos B. Tyler
Succeeded byAnsel Phelps Jr.
Member of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Board of Aldermen
Ward Two
In office
1852–1854
Preceded byNone, new position
Succeeded byW. C. Sturtevant
Member of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Board of Selectmen
Personal details
Born(1806-01-08)January 8, 1806
DiedDecember 9, 1890(1890-12-09) (aged 84)
Political partyWhig, Know Nothing, Republican
SpouseRuby Squier
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