Byron D. Shear

Byron Delos Shear (May 12, 1869 – June 9, 1929) was an American politician who served as mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the 1910s.

For the California politician, see Byron Sher.
Byron D. Shear
17th Mayor of Oklahoma City
In office
December 25, 1918 – April 7, 1919
Preceded byEd Overholser
Succeeded byJack C. Walton
Personal details
Born(1869-05-12)May 12, 1869
Hillsboro, Wisconsin
DiedJune 9, 1929(1929-06-09) (aged 60)
Oklahoma City, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Biography

Shear was born on May 12, 1869, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, conflicting reports have been given on the exact date. His father, Thomas J. Shear, was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. In 1892, Shear married Hulda Ludwig. She died in 1901. He married Ida Malinda Cunningham. Shear's brother-in-law, Oscar A. Mitscher, was also mayor of Oklahoma City, and his nephew, Marc Mitscher, was an admiral in the United States Navy. He died on June 9, 1929.

Career

Shear was mayor from December 25, 1918, until April 7, 1919.[1] Additionally, he was a delegate to the 1924 Republican National Convention. He succeeded Ed Overholser and preceded Jack C. Walton as mayor.

References
  1. "City of Oklahoma City | Public Information & Marketing". Archived from the original on 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
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