George W. Loughman (December 25, 1846 – February 28, 1909) served in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War, was a businessman, and served two terms as mayor of South Bend, Indiana (1884 - 1888). He was also on the town council and an auditor for the county.[1]

George W. Loughman
St. Joseph County Auditor
In office
1898–1903
7th Mayor of South Bend, Indiana
In office
1884–1888
Preceded byLevi J. Ham
Succeeded byWilliam H. Longley
Personal details
Born(1846-12-25)December 25, 1846
Brownsville, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1909(1909-02-28) (aged 62)
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeRiverview Cemetery
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Early life

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Loughman was born on December 25, 1846, in Brownsville, Ohio to David and Elizabeth Loughman.[1][2]

Career

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Loughman served in Company G of the 32nd Ohio Infantry Regiment. He served two years and was present during Sherman's March to the Sea in Georgia.[2]

He worked for a railroad and eventually became president and general manager of Sandage Steel Skein Company.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party. The city had steady growth during his administration.[3] In 1905 he was set to lead the Columbus Skein & Iron Works. He served as president of the South Bend Building and Loan Association.

Loughman was appointed Deputy St. Joseph County Auditor, a role in which he served until 1892.[1] He was later elected St. Joseph County Auditor, serving from 1898 to 1903.[1]

Personal life

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Loughman died on February 28, 1909, at his home at 716 South Michigan Street in South Bend.[2] He was buried at Riverview Cemetery in South Bend.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Anderson & Cooley (1901). South Bend and the Men who Have Made it: Historical, Descriptive, Biographical. Tribune Printing Company. pp. 127–.
  2. ^ a b c "Geo. W. Loughman Dies of Paralysis". South Bend Tribune. March 1, 1909. p. 4. Retrieved November 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ John B. Stoll (1923). An Account of St. Joseph County from Its Organization ... Dayton Historical Publishing Company. pp. 45–.
  4. ^ "The Mortuary Record". South Bend Tribune. March 3, 1909. p. 13. Retrieved November 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. 
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