George W. Wood
Encyclopedia
George W. Wood was an American
politician
. He was elected as the first mayor
of Fort Wayne, Indiana
in 1840. He served only 16 months before resigning on July 5, 1841.
United States
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politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was elected as the first mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
in 1840. He served only 16 months before resigning on July 5, 1841.