Washington Allon Bartlett

Washington Allon Bartlett
Alcalde of San Francisco
In office
August 22, 1846 – February 22, 1847
Succeeded byEdwin Bryant
Personal details
Bornc. 1816
Maine, United States
DiedFebruary 6, 1865(1865-02-06) (aged 48–49)
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
ProfessionNaval officer, surveyor
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1833-1855, 1861

Washington Allon Bartlett (c. 1816 – February 6, 1865)[1] was the first U.S. citizen to serve as alcalde of Yerba Buena/San Francisco, appointed by the military government during the Mexican-American War and serving from August 14, 1846, to January 31, 1847.

  1. ^ "Obituary: Washington A. Bartlett". The New York Times. February 10, 1865. Retrieved May 7, 2010.