days in office. L. As president of the City Council, Rechtin acted as mayor following the death of Arthur Barret. M. Henry Overstolz was declared defeated by James Britton in the 1875 election, but contested the election and was seated as mayor nine months later after a recount of the ballots. N. Per the new city charter of 1876, Overstolz became the first mayor of St. Louis elected to a four-year term. O. Resigned from office to become Governor of Missouri. P. As president of the City Council, Allen acted as mayor following the resignation of David Francis. Q. As president of the Board of Aldermen, Kaufmann became mayor following the death of William Becker. He was later elected mayor, in a special mayoral election in November 1944, to fill Becker's unexpired term. References General Charters Specific