George J. Karb, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge J. Karb
American politician
Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1858
Place of Birth: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Date of Death: 15-May-1937
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About George J. Karb
- George John Karb (February 15, 1858 – May 15, 1937) was the 30th and 39th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 27th person to serve in that office.
- He was first elected in 1890 and served Columbus for two consecutive terms.
- After four years as mayor, he was elected as Sheriff of Franklin County.
- He later resought election in the 1911 mayoral campaign and defeated incumbent Republican mayor George S.
- Marshall.
- He served Columbus as mayor during World War I and the Spanish Influenza of 1918.
- After three consecutive terms in office Karb was defeated in the 1919 mayoral election by James J.
- Thomas.
- Karb died on May 15, 1937.
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