John Brewer Wight

John Brewer Wight (March 2, 1853 โ€“ March 31, 1923) was the eighth president of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, serving from 1898 to 1900.

John Brewer Wight
8th President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C.
In office
June 1, 1898 โ€“ May 1, 1900
PresidentWilliam McKinley
Preceded byJohn Wesley Ross
Succeeded byHenry Brown Floyd MacFarland
Member of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C.
In office
May 8, 1897 โ€“ May 1, 1900
PresidentWilliam McKinley
Preceded byGeorge Truesdell
Succeeded byHenry Brown Floyd MacFarland
Personal details
Born(1853-03-02)March 2, 1853
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 1923(1923-03-31) (aged 70)
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyIndependent
SpouseAnna K. Kumler
Children1
Profession
  • Businessman
  • politician
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