H. Lane Mitchell
Henry Lane Mitchell | |
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Public Works Commissioner in Shreveport, Louisiana | |
In office 1934 – December 31, 1968 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Dublin, Erath County, Texas, USA | August 17, 1895
Died | November 8, 1978 Shreveport, Caddo Parish Louisiana | (aged 83)
Resting place | St. Joseph Cemetery in Shreveport |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lillian O'Brien Mitchell |
Children | Robert Lane Mitchell Six grandchildren |
Residence(s) | Shreveport, Louisiana |
Alma mater | Valparaiso University |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Henry Lane Mitchell, known as H. Lane Mitchell (August 17, 1895 – November 8, 1978), was a civil engineer who served from 1934 to 1968 as the elected citywide public works commissioner in his adopted city of Shreveport, Louisiana.[1] Hailed during his tenure as a popular success, his life after retirement was marred by legal troubles which led to his imprisonment upon conviction of theft of multiple city properties under his domain.
References
- ^ "Mitchell, Henry Lane - 9 | Bossier Parish Libraries History Center". bossier.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 2024-09-29.