Nathan Goodell

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Nathan Goodell
Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
1859–1859
Preceded byBurley Follett
Succeeded byE. H. Ellis
Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office
1864–1864
Preceded byBurley Follett
Succeeded byM. P. Lindsley
Personal details
Born(1798-08-08)August 8, 1798
Pomfret, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJune 2, 1883(1883-06-02) (aged 84)
SpouseHannah Mosely Weeks
Children2
Parent(s)Richard Goodell
Marcia Goodell

Nathan Goodell (August 8, 1798 – June 2, 1883) was an American politician who served as the fifth and ninth mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Biography[edit]

Goodell was born on August 8, 1798, in Pomfret, Connecticut.[1] He was the eleventh of twelve children born to Richard and Marcia Goodell. Goodell moved to Jefferson County, New York, and married Hannah Mosely Weeks, the daughter of a Swedenborgian clergyman. They had two children. After their marriage, they moved to Detroit, Michigan, before settling in Green Bay. Goodell died from apparent pneumonia on June 2, 1883.

Career[edit]

Goodell was mayor in 1859 and 1864. He was also Superintendent of Streets for a number of years.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nathan Goodell (1798 - 1883)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2011-11-28.