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W. J. Gault (1890-1892), Official Portrait

Description:

William James Gault (b. Washington County, N. Y. 1830 d. Oklahoma City 1899) was a brickmaker by trade, having worked in Kansas City, Mo. and El Dorado, Kans. before the land run. He reportedly served a term as mayor of El Dorado as well. He established a lucrative lumberyard after arrival in Oklahoma City. He was later elected to the Fourth Territorial Legislature. He was mayor from August 12, 1890 - April 12, 1892. W.J. Gault is buried in Fairlawn Cemetery.

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Date:

1892

Donor:

Mayor's Office, City of Oklahoma City

Image ID:

MLSOC0004

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