Died December 21, 1934 Name Herbert Wasgatt | Succeeded by James Chambers Preceded by Charles Bruce | |
Occupation Shoe ManufacturerGovernment Official | ||
Herbert P. Wasgatt (August 26, 1865 – December 21, 1934) was an American shoe manufacturer and politician who served as the eleventh Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts and was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
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Early life
Wasgatt was born on August 26, 1865 in Boston.
Business career
In 1884 Wasgatt began manufacturing shoes. In 1892 he organized the Andrews-Wasgatt Company with Elmore Andrews. Five years later they relocated their factory to Everett.
Political career
From 1908 to 1909, Wasgatt was a member of the Everett Board of Aldermen. From January 2, 1911 to January 2, 1912 he was the city's Mayor. From 1912 to 1917 he was a member of the Everett School Committee.
From 1915 to 1917 Wasgatt represented the 4th District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.
Wasgatt later served as a member of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and Associate Commissioner of Labor and Industries.
Death
Wasgatt died on December 21, 1934 in Boston. At the time of his death he was a resident of Newton, Massachusetts.