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Robert Nelson "Bob" Leatherwood
Member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature Council
In office
1885
Member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature House of Representatives
In office
1887
Mayor of Tucson, Arizona
In office
1880–1881
Preceded by James H. Toole
Succeeded by J. S. Carr
Sheriff of Pima County, Arizona
In office
1895–1898
Preceded by Joseph B. Scott
Succeeded by Lyman Willis Wakefield
Personal details
Born (1844-06-01)June 1, 1844
Haysville, North Carolina
Died April 3, 1920(1920-04-03) (aged 75)
Tucson, Arizona
Resting place
Political party Democratic
Military service
Allegiance  Confederate States of America
Branch/service  Confederate States Army

Robert Nelson "Bob" Leatherwood (June 1, 1844 – April 3, 1920) was an American businessman and politician. He served several times in the local government of Arizona Territory and was also the Mayor of Tucson, Arizona.

Who Was Bob Leatherwood?

Early Life and Service

Robert "Bob" Leatherwood was born in June 1844, near Hayesville, North Carolina. When he was a young man, the American Civil War began. He joined the Confederate States Army and served during the war. Even after the war ended, he sometimes wore his old uniform for special events. People described him as a brave and determined person, even though he was not very tall. He was about 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall and weighed around 130 pounds (59 kg). He got married and had one son.

Moving to Arizona

In 1869, Bob Leatherwood moved to Tucson, Arizona. He lived there for the rest of his life. He was a businessman who owned a livery stable, which was a place where horses were kept and rented out. He also worked in mining in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Besides his mining work, he built a ranch in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Bob Leatherwood's Public Service

Serving Tucson City Council

Bob Leatherwood was very involved in his community. From 1874 to 1879, he was a member of the Tucson City Council. This group helped manage the city. He also served as a school trustee, helping to oversee the local schools.

Mayor of Tucson

In 1880, Bob Leatherwood was elected Mayor of Tucson. A big event happened during his time as mayor: the Southern Pacific Railroad reached Tucson on March 20, 1880. This was a huge deal for the city! Mayor Leatherwood helped organize a big celebration for the railroad's arrival.

Working in the Legislature

Bob Leatherwood also served in the Arizona Territorial Legislature. This was the local government for the Arizona Territory before it became a state.

  • In 1885, he represented Pima County, Arizona in the Council, which was like the upper house of the legislature.
  • Two years later, in 1887, he served in the lower house of the legislature.
  • His last time in the legislature was during the 1893 session.

Pima County Sheriff

By the late 1880s, Leatherwood was working as an assistant sheriff. On November 6, 1894, he was elected Sheriff of Pima County. He served as sheriff from 1895 to 1898. After his time as sheriff, he stopped working in public office.

Later Life and Legacy

Bob Leatherwood passed away on April 3, 1920. He was buried in Moss Memorial Graveyard in Cherokee County, North Carolina.

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