Daniel England

Daniel England
7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts
In office 1902–1902
Preceded by	Hezekiah S. Russell
Succeeded by	Harry D. Sisson
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 4th Berkshire District[1]
In office 1898[1] – 1898
Preceded by	William A. Whittlesey[2]
Member of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Common Council[1]
In office 1897[1] – 1897[1]
Personal details
Born	July 1, 1868[1] Pittsfield, Massachusetts[1]
Died	February 7, 1948[3]
Political party	Democratic[1]
Spouse(s)	Myra Lewl Bendell, m. June 16, 1908[4]
Children	Daniel England, Jr.
Profession	Merchant[1]

Daniel England (July 1, 1868-February 7, 1948) was an American merchant and politician who served as the 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Early life

England was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on^[1] July 1, 1868.^[1] He was educated in the public schools.^[1]

Business career

In 1892 England entered into the dry goods business with the firm of England Brothers.^[1]

At the time of his death England was the vice president and treasurer of the England Brothers department store.^[3]

Public service

Pittsfield Common Council

In 1897 England served on the Pittsfield Common Council^[1] where he served on the Financial and Fire Department Committees.^[1]

Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 1898 England served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he served on the Committee on Railroads.^[1]

England as a Massachusetts State Representative in 1898

Mayor of Pittsfield

In 1902 England served as the 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Marriage

On June 16, 1908 England married Myra Lewl Bendell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herman Bendell, at her family home on Capital Hill in Albany, New York.^[4]

Death

England died on February 7, 1948.^[3]

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p} Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1898), A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators, Volume VII, Stoughton, MA: A. M. Bridgman, p. 126. 
2. ^ Bridgman, Arthur Milnor (1897), A Souvenir of Massachusetts Legislators, Volume VI, Stoughton, MA: A. M. Bridgman, p. 125. 
3. ^ ^{a b c} The New York Times (February 8, 1948), DANIEL ENGLAND SR., New York, N.Y.: The New York Times., p. 60 
4. ^ ^{a b} The New York Times (June 6, 1908), Myra Bendell to Wed in Albany, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times., p. 7 

Political offices
Preceded by Hezekiah S. Russell	7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts 1902–1902	Succeeded by Harry D. Sisson

Persondata
Name	England, Daniel
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	July 1, 1868
Place of birth	Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Date of death	February 7, 1948
Place of death