James F. Oyster

James Frederick Oyster (February 14, 1851 – May 19, 1925) was a member of the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners, president of the DC Board of Education and merchant. During his time as a commissioner, Oyster helped enforce Prohibition and gambling laws in the District of Columbia and worked to remedy traffic issues in the city by establishing one-lane streets and block signal traffic lights.

James Frederick Oyster
Oyster in 1923
Member of the District of Columbia Board of Commissioners
In office
March 21, 1921  May 19, 1925
Personal details
Born(1851-02-14)February 14, 1851
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMay 19, 1925(1925-05-19) (aged 74)
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Children2
Occupation
  • Politician
  • merchant
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