Frank Emerson Wheelock
Frank Emerson Wheelock | |
|---|---|
| 1st Mayor of Lubbock, Texas | |
| In office 1909–1915 | |
| Preceded by | first |
| Succeeded by | Walter Francis Schenck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1863 Holland, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 1932 (aged 69) Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Frank Emerson Wheelock (April 11, 1863 – June 28, 1932) was an American rancher and politician. He was the first mayor of Lubbock, Texas.[1]
Life
Frank Emerson Wheelock was born on April 11, 1863 in Holland, New York, the son of William Efner and Louisa Diane Farrington.[2] Following his mothers death he relocated numerous times, to Wisconsin, Illinois, Minneapolis, before working at the IOA Ranch in Texas.[3]
In 1890, John T. Lofton and James Harrison and Wheelock began establishing the new town of Lubbock, with Wheelock becoming the first mayor.[4]
Wheelock died in Lubbock on June 28, 1932.[5]
References
- ^ "Frank E. Wheelock biography | GenealogyMagazine.com". 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Frank Emerson Wheelock: Founder of Lubbock and Pioneer Rancher". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "History of the IOA Ranch: A Brief Overview". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ SPURRIER, JENNIFER. "Caprock Chronicles: Frank Wheelock lead Lubbock in early years". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ^ "Client Challenge". www.lubbockisd.org. Retrieved 2025-05-01.