Thomas Delavall
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Thomas Delavall was a British-born American official and businessman. He was appointed the Mayor of New York City
on three separate occasions, in 1664, 1665 and 1673 respectively.
Born in London, England, Delavall first came to America in 1664 as a officer in Richard Nicolls
' army, in which he later accompanied in the Invasion of New York City. Often referred to as "Captain", he had since became a prominent citizen in the community owning a large amount of real estate around the colony, such as houses in New York City and Kingston
, along with a mill in Yonkers
, and land in Gravesend. Delavall was first appointed Receiver-General of New York City in 1664. He was a member of the Governor's Council of Advisors in 1667, and a judge of the province in 1679.
He was appointed the second mayor of New York City in 1666, succeeding Thomas Willett
. He would be reappointed again in 1671, and lastly again in 1678.
Delavall's daughter married William Dervall, another future mayor of the city. Delavall died in 1682 shortly after writing his will.
Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.The budget overseen by the...
on three separate occasions, in 1664, 1665 and 1673 respectively.
Born in London, England, Delavall first came to America in 1664 as a officer in Richard Nicolls
Richard Nicolls
Richard Nicolls was the first English colonial governor of New York province....
' army, in which he later accompanied in the Invasion of New York City. Often referred to as "Captain", he had since became a prominent citizen in the community owning a large amount of real estate around the colony, such as houses in New York City and Kingston
Kingston, New York
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, USA. It is north of New York City and south of Albany. It became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British Oct. 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga...
, along with a mill in Yonkers
Yonkers, New York
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...
, and land in Gravesend. Delavall was first appointed Receiver-General of New York City in 1664. He was a member of the Governor's Council of Advisors in 1667, and a judge of the province in 1679.
He was appointed the second mayor of New York City in 1666, succeeding Thomas Willett
Thomas Willett
Thomas Willett was a British-born American merchant, Plymouth Colony trader and sea-captain, Commissioner of New Netherland, magistrate of Plymouth Colony, Captain of the Plymouth Colony militia and was the first Mayor of New York City, prior to the consolidation of the five boroughs into the City...
. He would be reappointed again in 1671, and lastly again in 1678.
Delavall's daughter married William Dervall, another future mayor of the city. Delavall died in 1682 shortly after writing his will.