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Paul Richard, Mayor of New York

Also Known As: "Richards"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: New York, Province of New York
Death: October 22, 1756 (59)
Place of Burial: New York, New York, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Stephen Richard and Maria Richard
Husband of Elizabeth Richard
Brother of Elisabeth Van Taarling; Stephen Richard; Catharina Richard; John Richard and Eli Richard

Managed by: Douglas Arthur Kellner
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About Paul Richard, Mayor of New York

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Paul Richard was one of the most prominent merchants and citizens of New York, and Mayor of the City in 1735-1739. His remains were buried in Trinity Church under the chancel, which in the ancient edifice was at the east end of the building. In digging for the foundations of the present church, in 1839, the broken fragments of the tombstone of Paul Richard were discovered. He was also a Governor of Kings College, now Columbia University, and was elected to the General Assembly.

Abstracts of Wills on File in the Surrogate's Office: City of New York, Volume 29

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Paul Richard, Mayor of New York's Timeline

1697
April 11, 1697
New York, Province of New York
1756
October 22, 1756
Age 59
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Trinity Cemetery, New York, New York, United States