Caleb S. Denny, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Caleb S. Denny

American politician

Date of Birth: 13-May-1850

Date of Death: 24-Mar-1926

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Caleb S. Denny

  • Caleb Stone Denny (May 13, 1850, Monroe County, Indiana – March 24, 1926) was the 15th and 17th mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • Denny first worked as a teacher and librarian before completing a law degree.
  • He served as the assistant attorney general of Indiana from 1873 to 1875.
  • In 1885, Denny resigned his position of city attorney to try to obtain the Republican nomination for mayor of Indianapolis.
  • He ran successfully against incumbent mayor John L.
  • McMaster and won the subsequent election by only 60 votes (out of approximately 18,000).
  • Denny was reelected in 1887.
  • He chose not to run in 1889 and Democrat Thomas L.
  • Sullivan was elected as mayor.
  • In 1892, Denny returned to politics and defeated Sullivan.
  • He served a single term.Denny's son, George L.
  • Denny also served as mayor for 6 months (1947–1948).

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