Herbert Heron (writer)

Herbert Heron
Heron in Romeo and Juliet at Forest Theater
9th and 13th Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea
In office
1930–1932
Preceded byRoss E. Bonham
Succeeded byJohn C. Catlin
In office
1938–1940
Preceded byEverett Smith
Succeeded byKeith Evans
Personal details
Born
Herbert Heron Peet

(1883-10-26)October 26, 1883
Englewood, New Jersey, US
DiedJanuary 7, 1968(1968-01-07) (aged 84)
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US
Spouses
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(m. 1905, divorced)​
Mary Helena Conger
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(m. 1924)​
OccupationWriter, actor, mayor

Herbert "Bert" Heron (born Herbert Heron Peet; October 26, 1883 – January 7, 1968) was an American writer, actor and mayor. Heron is best known for founding the Forest Theater in 1910. He was the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, for two terms in the 1930s. He lived in Carmel for 62 years.[1]

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