William Lafayette Strong | |
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90th Mayor of New York City | |
In office January 1, 1895 – December 31, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Francis Gilroy |
Succeeded by | Robert Anderson Van Wyck |
Personal details | |
Born | Richland County, Ohio, U.S. | March 22, 1827
Died | November 2, 1900 | (aged 73)
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Mary Urania Aborn (m. 1866) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Abel Strong Hannah Burdine Strong |
Education | Vermillion Institute |
William Lafayette Strong (March 22, 1827 – November 2, 1900) was the 90th Mayor of New York City from 1895 to 1897. He was the last mayor of New York City before the consolidation of the City of Greater New York on January 1, 1898.[1][self-published source]