Fred Doerr

Frederick Doerr (September 16, 1874 – June 29, 1960)[1] was an American politician who served as the 39th Mayor of San Jose, California, from 1928 to 1930. He was also a member of the San Jose City Council.[2]

Doerr, circa 1934

Doerr was born in San Jose, the son of German emigrants Charles Doerr and Minna Bertelsman.[3][4] His son, Robert Doerr, later served as the city's mayor from 1956 until 1958.[2]

References

  1. California, Death Index, 1940-1997
  2. Herhold, Scott (2013-12-14). "Oldest living San Jose mayor, Robert Doerr, dies at 99". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  3. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
  4. 1920 United States Federal Census
Political offices
Preceded by
Dan W. Gray
Mayor of San Jose, California
19281930
Succeeded by
W. L. Biebrach
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