Daniel England Explained

Daniel England
Term Start:1902
Term End:1902
Predecessor:Hezekiah S. Russell
Successor:Harry D. Sisson
Office2:Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
4th Berkshire District
Term Start2:1898
Term End2:1898
Office3:Member of the
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Common Council
Term Start4:1897
Term End4:1897
Birth Date:July 1, 1868
Death Date:February 7, 1948
Profession:Merchant
Spouse:Myra Lewl Bendell, m. June 16, 1908
Children:Daniel England, Jr.

Daniel England (July 1, 1868 – February 7, 1948) was an American merchant and politician who served as the 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Early life

England was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on July 1, 1868. He was educated in the public schools.

Business career

In 1892 England entered into the dry goods business with the firm of England Brothers.

At the time of his death England was the vice president and treasurer of the England Brothers department store.

Public service

Pittsfield Common Council

In 1897 England served on the Pittsfield Common Council where he served on the Financial and Fire Department Committees.

Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 1898 England served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he served on the Committee on Railroads.

Mayor of Pittsfield

In 1902 England was elected as the 7th Mayor of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Marriage

On June 16, 1908 England married Myra Lewl Bendell, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Herman Bendell, at her family home on Capital Hill in Albany, New York. Bendell had been a military surgeon during the American Civil War and was appointed as Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Arizona in 1871.

Death

England died on February 7, 1948.