George J. Karb

George J. Karb
30th and 39th Mayor of Columbus
In office
January 1, 1912 – January 1, 1920
Preceded byGeorge S. Marshall
Succeeded byJames J. Thomas
In office
1891–1894
Preceded byPhilip H. Bruck
Succeeded byCotton H. Allen
Personal details
Born
George John Karb

(1858-02-15)February 15, 1858
Columbus, Ohio
DiedMay 15, 1937(1937-05-15) (aged 79)
Columbus, Ohio
Resting placeGreen Lawn Abbey
Columbus, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseKate M. Van Dine
Residence(s)1788 Bryden Road
Columbus, Ohio
ProfessionDruggist
County Sheriff
Mayor
Police Commissioner
Member of City Council

George John Karb (February 15, 1858 – May 15, 1937) was the 30th and 39th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 27th person to serve in that office. He was first elected in 1890 and served Columbus for two consecutive terms. After four years as mayor, he was elected as Sheriff of Franklin County. He later resought election in the 1911 mayoral campaign and defeated incumbent Republican mayor George S. Marshall. He served Columbus as mayor during World War I and the Spanish Influenza of 1918. After three consecutive terms in office Karb was defeated in the 1919 mayoral election by James J. Thomas. Karb died on May 15, 1937.[1]

  1. ^ Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal. p. 34.