William Halsey (mayor)
Encyclopedia
William Halsey was the first mayor of Newark, New Jersey
serving from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 years of age 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.
Newark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
serving from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 years of age and an attorney
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
when elected. Halsey Street in downtown Newark is named after him. He also served as director of the The Newark Aqueduct Company.
External links
- http://www.sbhcs.com/hospitals/nbicentrev/history/1900.html