Frederick T. Woodman

Frederick Thomas Woodman (June 2, 1871 – March 25, 1949) served as the 31st Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1916 to 1919.

Frederic Thomas Woodman
Portrait of Frederic T. Woodman, Mayor of Los Angeles from 1916-1919.
31st Mayor of Los Angeles
In office
September 5, 1916 – July 1, 1919
Preceded byCharles E. Sebastian
Succeeded byMeredith P. Snyder
Personal details
BornJune 2, 1871
Concord, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedMarch 25, 1949 (1949-03-26) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Biography

Woodman was born in Concord, New Hampshire,

Los Angeles

Woodman served as president of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners.

When Los Angeles Mayor Charles E. Sebastian resigned for health reasons, Woodman was elected to replace him.[1] He served as acting mayor from September 5, 1916, until 1917. The Republican then served as the duly elected Mayor of Los Angeles.

In March, 1919, Woodman was indicted on charges of "asking and receiving a bribe."[2] During the mayoral campaign, Woodman was arrested and tried. In May, 1919, Woodman was acquitted of all charges.[3]

Two months later, Woodman lost the mayoral election to banker Meredith P. Snyder.[4]

Woodman's sister, Kathryn Woodman Leighton, was an artist in Los Angeles.[5]

References
  1. Woodruff, Clinton Rogers, ed. (1916). "Notes and events". National Municipal Review. Concord, New Hampshire: National Municipal League. 5: 675. Charles E. Sebastian, the mayor, has resigned on account of ill health, and Frederick T. Woodman, president of the board of harbor commissioners, has been elected his successor.
  2. Los Angeles Times. March 22, 1919. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. Denver Post. May 3, 1919. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. Los Angeles Times. June 10, 1919. p. II10. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. "E. E. Leighton, Attorney, Dies" Los Angeles Times (December 30, 1941): A2.


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