Herbert P. Wasgatt

Herbert P. Wasgatt
Member of the Massachusetts Executive Council 4th Councilor district
In office 1915 – 1917
Succeeded by	George Butler Wason
Member of the School Committee of the city of Everett, Massachusetts
In office 1912–1914
11th Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts
In office January 2, 1911 – January 2, 1912
Preceded by	Charles Bruce
Succeeded by	James Chambers
Member of the Board of Aldermen of the city of Everett, Massachusetts
In office 1908–1909
Personal details
Born	August 26, 1865 Boston, Massachusetts
Died	December 21, 1934 (aged 69) Boston, Massachusetts
Political party	Republican
Occupation	Shoe Manufacturer Government Official

Herbert P. Wasgatt (August 26, 1865 – December 21, 1934) was an American shoe manufacturer and politician who served as the eleventh Mayor of Everett, Massachusetts and was a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council.

Wasgatt was born on August 26, 1865 in Boston.

In 1884 Wasgatt began manufacturing shoes. In 1892 he organized the Andrews-Wasgatt Company with Elmore Andrews. Five years later they relocated their factory to Everett.

From 1908 to 1909, Wasgatt was a member of the Everett Board of Aldermen. From January 2, 1911 to January 2, 1912 he was the city's Mayor. From 1912 to 1917 he was a member of the Everett School Committee.

From 1915 to 1917 Wasgatt represented the 4th District on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.

Wasgatt later served as a member of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and Associate Commissioner of Labor and Industries.

Wasgatt died on December 21, 1934 in Boston. At the time of his death he was a resident of Newton, Massachusetts.

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