George Robert Armstrong
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George Robert Armstrong (August 1, 1819 – April 20, 1896) was a pioneer
mayor of Omaha
, Nebraska
. He served as the interim Mayor of Omaha from 1858 to 1859 after Andrew Jackson Poppleton
resigned, and was elected in 1861, only to resign in 1862.
Founding figures of Omaha, Nebraska
The following people were founding figures of Omaha, Nebraska. Their period of influence ranges from 1853 through 1900. Many in this group were members of the Old Settlers' Association and/or the Omaha Claim Club...
mayor of Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
, Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. He served as the interim Mayor of Omaha from 1858 to 1859 after Andrew Jackson Poppleton
Andrew Jackson Poppleton
Andrew Jackson Poppleton was the second mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, serving for six months from March 2, 1858-September 14, 1858 before he resigned from office. Poppleton was afterwards an influential real estate businessman and lawyer in Omaha.Poppleton worked for many years as the general attorney...
resigned, and was elected in 1861, only to resign in 1862.