William Halsey (1770 – August 16, 1843) was the first
Mayor of
Newark, New Jersey serving from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 years of age and an
attorney
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* Lawyer
** Attorney at law, in some jurisdictions
* Attorney, one who has power of attorney
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See also
* Attorney general, the principal legal officer of (or advisor to) a gove ...
when elected.
Halsey Street in downtown Newark is named after him. He also served as director of the Newark Aqueduct Company.
JerseyCityHistory.com - HISTORY OF ESSEX AND HUDSON COUNTIES, NEW JERSEY - Chapter 7
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External links
*http://www.sbhcs.com/hospitals/nbicentrev/history/1900.html
Mayors of Newark, New Jersey
1770 births
1843 deaths
People from Millburn, New Jersey
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