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Oscar Holcombe | |
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43rd, 45th, 47th, 50th & 52nd Mayor of Houston | |
In office January 2, 1956 – January 2, 1958 | |
Preceded by | Roy Hofheinz |
Succeeded by | Lewis Cutrer |
In office January 2, 1947 – January 2, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Otis Massey |
Succeeded by | Roy Hofheinz |
In office January 2, 1939 – January 2, 1941 | |
Preceded by | Richard H. Fonville |
Succeeded by | Neal Pickett |
In office January 2, 1933 – January 2, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Walter A. Monteith |
Succeeded by | Richard H. Fonville |
In office January 2, 1921 – January 2, 1929 | |
Preceded by | A. Earl Amerman |
Succeeded by | Walter A. Monteith |
Personal details | |
Born | Oscar Fitzallen Holcombe December 31, 1888 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | June 18, 1968 (aged 79) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery Houston, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Grey Miller (m. 1912) |
Children | 1 |
Profession | Businessman |
Oscar Fitzallen Holcombe (December 31, 1888 – June 18, 1968) was an American businessman who served as the mayor of Houston, Texas, for 22 years, in 11 non-consecutive terms.