John Townsend Politician

John Townsend (1783–1854) was a prominent industrialist and politician in the Albany, New York area. He was unanimously elected Mayor of Albany three times and served as the 37th Mayor of the city.

Personal facts

John Townsend
Birth dateJune 14, 1783
Birth place
Sterling New York
Religion
Presbyterianism
Date of deathAugust 26, 1854
Place of death
Albany New York

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Mayor

FromFebruary 09, 1829
ToDecember 31, 1829
officeMayor of Albany New York
party
Whig Party (United States)
successor
Francis Bloodgood
region
New York

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