George W. Dorn (c. 1836–1891) was the first President of the Chico Board of Trustees in 1872, when the city of Chico, California was first incorporated. He was the proprietor of Dorn's General Store at Second and Main Streets in downtown Chico.

George W. Dorn
1st President of the Board of Trustees of Chico, California
In office
1872[1]–1873[2]
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byHiram Batchelder[2]
Personal details
Bornc. 1836
Ohio
Died1891
Chico, California
SpouseJulia A. Mack[3]
ChildrenWinfield Dorn[3] Alvan Dorn

On February 5, 1872, the first municipal election was held for members of the board of trustees. Upon election, the first trustees chose the length of their terms by lot.[1] Dorn served for one year.[2]

He is buried in the Chico Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ a b Debra Moon, Chico: Life and Times of a City of Fortune
  2. ^ a b c City Clerk's Office, City of Chico, Roster of Chico City Council Members
  3. ^ a b "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8FQ-XSJ : accessed 23 May 2013), George W Dorn in entry for Winfield Dorn and Ina Ambury Harle, 1916.
Preceded by
Office established
President of the Board of Trustees of Chico, California
1872–1873
Succeeded by