John B. Romar

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John B. Romar
In office
May 5, 1862 – May 1, 1864
Preceded by Cornelius Van Vorst
Succeeded by Orestes Cleveland
Residence Jersey City, New Jersey
Religion Episcopalian[1]

John B. Romar was the thirteenth Mayor of Jersey City. He succeeded Cornelius Van Vorst. Romar served from May 5, 1862 to May 1, 1864. He was succeeded by Orestes Cleveland.

Romar was known as Jersey City's "War Mayor" due to his actions to secure a $6 per month allowance to the family of every volunteer in the American Civil War. Romar personally collected and distributed these funds to the families of Jersey City while in office.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Easter Elections", 1871-04-12, p. 7. 
  2. ^ "Obituary of Mrs. Melvina S. Romar", 1901-07-04, p. 5. 

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