William B. Hartsfield
William B. Hartsfield | |
|---|---|
Hartsfield in 1961 | |
| 49th & 51st Mayor of Atlanta | |
| In office 1942–1962 | |
| Preceded by | George B. Lyle |
| Succeeded by | Ivan Allen Jr. |
| In office 1937–1941 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Key |
| Succeeded by | Roy LeCraw |
| 25th President of the National League of Cities | |
| In office 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Cobo |
| Succeeded by | William E. Kemp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Berry Hartsfield March 1, 1890 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1971 (aged 80) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Pearl Williams
(m. 1913; div. 1962)Tollie Bedenbaugh Tolan
(m. 1962) |
| Children | William B. Hartsfield Jr. Mildred Hartsfield Carl Tolan Hartsfield (adopted) |
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William Berry Hartsfield Sr. (March 1, 1890 – February 22, 1971) was an American politician who served as the 49th and 51st mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. His tenure extended from 1937 to 1941 and again from 1942 to 1962, making Hartsfield the longest-serving mayor of his native Atlanta, Georgia.