Pehr Gustaf Holmes | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts's4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | George R. Stobbs |
| Succeeded by | Harold Donohue |
| Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 7th Councilor District | |
| In office 1925–1928 | |
| Preceded by | John Addison White |
| Succeeded by | Walter E. Schuster |
| 38thMayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office January 1, 1917 – January 5, 1920 | |
| Preceded by | George Merrill Wright |
| Succeeded by | Peter F. Sullivan |
| Member of the Worcester, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen | |
| Member of the Worcester, Massachusetts Common Council Ward 6 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1881-04-09)April 9, 1881 |
| Died | December 19, 1952(1952-12-19) (aged 71) |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | G. Everett Holmes[1] |
| Residence(s) | 27 Holden Street,Worcester, Massachusetts[2] |
| Occupation | Manufacturer[2] |
Pehr Gustaf Holmes (April 9, 1881 – December 19, 1952) was aUnited States representative fromMassachusetts.
Holmes was born in Mölnbacka inForshaga Municipality inVärmland,Sweden. In 1886, when he was 4 years old,[1] Holmes immigrated to theUnited States with his parents, who settled inWorcester, Massachusetts.
Holmes attended the Millbury Street Schoolpublic school until he was 14.[1]
When he turned 14 Holmes left school and went to work for the Reed and Prince Manufacturing Co. of Worcester where he "tended machines".[1] Holmes also worked at the Brunell Electroplating plant, where he learned the business of Electroplating. In 1909 Holmes established his own Electroplating firm, the Holmes Electrotype Foundry.[1]
Holmes also engaged in the banking and insurance business.
Holmes was elected member of the Worcester Common Council from Ward 6.[1] In 1913 Holmes became a member of the Worcester Board of Aldermen, serving as its president.[1]
Holmes was inauguratedmayor ofWorcester on January 1, 1917,[3] he served as mayor until January 5, 1920.[4]
Holmes served as a member of theMassachusetts Executive Council, Seventh Councilor district from 1925[2] to 1928.
Holmes was elected as aRepublican to the72nd United States Congress and to the seven succeeding Congresses from (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947). Holmes was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the80th United States Congress.
Holmes returned to Worcester and hiselectrotype business. Holmes died inVenice, Florida; his interment was in the Old Swedish Cemetery in Worcester.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | 38thMayor of Worcester, Massachusetts January 1, 1917–January 5, 1920 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 7th Councilor District 1925–1928 | Succeeded by |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromMassachusetts's 4th congressional district March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947 | Succeeded by |
