George O. Brastow
George Oliver Brastow (September 8, 1811 – November 20, 1878) was a Massachusetts businessman and politician who served as a member and President of the Massachusetts Senate, as a member of the Governor's Council, and as the first Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts.
George Oliver Brastow | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council Sixth Councilor District | |
| In office 1874–1876 | |
| 1st Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 1, 1872 – January 5, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Board of Selectmen |
| Succeeded by | William H. Furber |
| 47th President of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1869–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Robert C. Pitman |
| Succeeded by | Horace H. Coolidge |
| 45th President of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1868–1868 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. Pond |
| Succeeded by | Robert C. Pitman |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate Second Middlesex District | |
| In office 1867–1869 | |
| Succeeded by | James Pierce |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate First Middlesex District | |
| In office 1866–1867 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Childs |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate County of Middlesex | |
| In office 1854–1854 | |
| Member of the Somerville, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen | |
| In office 1867–1867 | |
| Member of the Somerville, Massachusetts Board of Selectmen | |
| In office 1845–1845 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Third Middlesex District | |
| In office 1862–1862 | |
| Preceded by | Columbus Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Chester Guild |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Town of Somerville District | |
| In office 1849–1851 | |
| Preceded by | Edward L. Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Edward C. Purdy |
| Member of the Somerville, Massachusetts School Committee | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1811 Wrentham, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 20, 1878 (aged 67) Canandaigua, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Army of Northeastern Virginia |
| Commands | Company I – Somerville Light Infantry – Company B 5th Regiment |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Bull Run |
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