Frederick J. Whiffen | |
|---|---|
 Whiffen in 1915 | |
| President of the Los Angeles City Council | |
| In office July 7, 1913 – June 30, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | George Williams |
| Succeeded by | Martin F. Betkouski |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the at-large district | |
| In office June 30, 1910 – June 30, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Works |
| Succeeded by | Fred C. Wheeler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1848 Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin |
| Died | December 1, 1929 (aged 81) San Pedro, Los Angeles |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Good Government Municipal Conference |
| Spouse |
Adah Maria Hobart
(m. 1871; died 1910) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Bryant and Chase Business College |
Frederick James Whiffen (January 18, 1848 – December 1, 1929) was an American politician who served in the Los Angeles City Council from 1910 until 1913, serving as President of the Los Angeles City Council from 1913 to 1915. He pursued a career in retail before moving into business ventures in cattle and iron manufacturing. He later shifted his focus to real estate, relocating to Los Angeles in 1892. Whiffen was elected to the City Council as part of the Good Government organization and played a key role in local politics, including a mayoral run in 1915 election.