Schuyler Washington Colfax III | |
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| 11th Mayor of South Bend, Indiana | |
| In office 1898–1902 | |
| Preceded by | D. B. J. Schafer |
| Succeeded by | Edward J. Fogarty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Schuyler Washington Colfax III April 11, 1870 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1925 (aged 54) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | South Bend City Cemetery South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Catherine Elizabeth Nelson |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Schuyler Colfax Ellen Maria Wade |
| Profession | Businessman |
Schuyler Washington Colfax III (/ˈskaɪlər ˈkoʊlfæks/; April 11, 1870 – March 29, 1925) was an American Republican politician who served as the 11th mayor of South Bend, Indiana from 1898 to 1902.[1] He assumed office at the age of 28, and remains the youngest person to become mayor in the city's history.[2][3][4]
Colfax was the son of Schuyler Colfax, the 17th Vice President of the United States and 25th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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