Charles Abel Buffum
American politician and businessman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Abel Buffum (January 30, 1870 – October 1936) was an American businessman and politician. In 1904, with his brother, Edwin E. Buffum, he moved to Long Beach, California and purchased a store that would grow into Buffum's Department Stores chain. He served as the fifth mayor of Long Beach, California from 1921 to 1924.
Quick Facts 5th Mayor of Long Beach, Preceded by ...
Charles Abel Buffum | |
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5th Mayor of Long Beach | |
In office 1921–1924 | |
Preceded by | William T. Lisenby |
Succeeded by | Ray R. Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | (1870-01-30)January 30, 1870 La Fayette, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | October 1936 (aged 66) |
Spouse | Fern Smith Buffum |
Children | Dorothy Buffum Chandler Harry A. Buffum Thurlyne Buffum |
Relatives | Edwin E. Buffum (brother) Norman Chandler (son-in-law) Camilla Chandler (granddaughter) Otis Chandler (grandson) Mike Chandler (great-grandson) Marilyn "Missy" Chandler (first granddaughter-in-law) Bettina Whitaker Chandler (second granddaughter-in-law) Harry Brant Chandler (great-grandson) |
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