James Wilson McHenry was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1916 to 1917.[1] McHenry was born in Nashville, Tennessee[2] and moved to Murray in 1881. He worked for the LDS Church supervising its tithing yard in Salt Lake City. He helped organize the Murray Commercial Club and later formed the Salt Lake Commercial Club. He later oversaw the foundation of a West Jordan sugar beet factory.[3]

James McHenry
6th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
01 January 1916 – 01 January 1917
Preceded byGeorge Huscher
Succeeded byNorman Erekson
Personal details
Born(1864-10-23)October 23, 1864
Nashville, Tennessee
DiedNovember 23, 1931(1931-11-23) (aged 67)
Murray, Utah
Spouse(s)Susan Catherine Barrett, Livydell P. Felker
Children8
ResidenceMurray, Utah

McHenry’s tenure in office was noted for the expansion of the cities’ sewer and irrigation lines. McHenry, previous to being elected, pushed for municipally-owned power generation.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
  2. ^ "FamilySearch: Sign In". Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  3. ^ Stalwart Murray Citizen Called to other Fields Murray Eagle November 26, 1931
  4. ^ R.R. Rasmussen History of Murray Murray Eagle December 17, 1936