William Russell Grace

William Russell Grace (May 10, 1832 – March 21, 1904) was the first Roman Catholic mayor of New York City and the founder of W. R. Grace and Company.

Personal facts

William Russell Grace
Birth dateMay 10, 1832
Birth place
Ireland , Ballylinan , County Laois
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathMarch 21, 1904
Place of death
New York City , United States , New York
Residence
New York City
Resting place
Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn
Children
Joseph Peter Grace Sr.
Known for
Grace Institute
Mayor of New York City

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  1. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9805E4D61530E132A25751C2A9659C946597D6CF
  2. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9B04E0DB1E3BE631A25755C2A9659C946597D6CF
  3. http://www.irishmidlandsancestry.com/content/laois/people/grace_william-russell.htm
  4. http://www.irlandeses.org/dilab_gracewr.htm
  5. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06714a.htm