Darius H. Ingraham
Darius Holbrook Ingraham | |
|---|---|
| 37th Mayor of Portland | |
| In office 1893–1893 | |
| Preceded by | George W. True |
| Succeeded by | James Phinney Baxter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1837 Portland, Maine, US |
| Died | July 11, 1923 (aged 85) New York City, US |
| Party | Democrat |
Darius Holbrook Ingraham (October 14, 1837-July 11, 1923) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician from Maine. He was twice appointed U.S. consul abroad by president Grover Cleveland and served one term as mayor of Portland, Maine.
A lifelong member of the Democratic Party, Ingraham was appointed U.S. consul in Cádiz, Spain by President Grover Cleveland in July 1885. He was confirmed by Senate the following May. After being defeated for re-election by Republican James Phinney Baxter, he was appointed by Cleveland to the position of U.S. consul in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During his time in Halifax, he dealt with a high-profile nautical murder case. Following the completion of his appointment, Ingraham returned to Portland and re-entered politics. He was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for mayor in 1898, 1902, and 1903.