William Halsey (Mayor)

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William Halsey

In office
1836 – 1837
Preceded by None
Succeeded by Theodore Frelinghuysen

Residence Newark, New Jersey

First mayor of Newark from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 and an attorney when elected. Halsey Street in downtown Newark is named after him. He also served as director of the The Newark Aqueduct Company.[1]

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  1. ^ JerseyCityHistory.com - HISTORY OF ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES, NEW JERSEY - Chapter 7

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