William Frederick Havemeyer

William Frederick Havemeyer served as Mayor of the City of New York for three terms, 1845-46, 1849-50 and 1873-74. He died at his desk in City Hall during his final term in office.

William F. Havemeyer also served as President of the Bank of North America.

During the American Civil War, Havemeyer was a strong advocate of the Union and urged the abolition of slavery.

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Born at 31 Pine Street. Elementary school education and then Columbia College. Graduate 1823. special aptitude in mathematics. after college entered father’s business as clerk and manager of mercantile office.. baptized March 3. Schlegel says son of Frederick C.

Municipal police force established at his instance. Established institution for immigrants on Ward’s Island. VP Pennsylvania Coal co. and L.I.R.R. Co. Strongly support government during Civil War. Sudden death while at work in his office.

Lived two or three doors east of Ninth Avenue. Funeral one of most elaborate. Body escorted from his home to St. Paul’s Methodist Church located at Fourth and Twenty Second Avenue

About 1848 house he built first known as no 215 and then became known as 335 W 14th St. . Brought up Lutheran and then attended St. Lukes Protestant Episcopal Church. After the building of Seventh Avenue Methodist Episcopal became regular attendant though he did not join that church.

Board of Trustees Methodist Episcopal Chrrch report to Evangelical Lutheran Society. in folder.

William Frederick was graduated from Columbia college in 1823. Mr. Havemeyer was married April 18, 1828, in Craigville, N.Y., to Sarah Agnes, a daughter of Hector Craig, Member of Congress and afterward Surveyor of the Port of New York. He then entered the sugar refinery of his Father, where he gained a thorough practical knowledge of the business in all its details.

In 1820 he succeeded to the business with his cousin, Frederick C., Jr., as a partner. In 1842 the cousins retired from active participation in the sugar-refining business but retained interests, and were succeeded each by a brother and the firm became Albert and Frederick Havemeyer.

He was president of the Bank of North America in New York, 1851-61, 1857-1861 Preisent of NY Savings Bank. Many years VP Pennsylvania Coal Co and the Long Island R.R. co Business high character and sound judgement in 1851 Presidency of the Bank of North America, . 1857 president of the New York Savings Bank. Retired from both banks in 1861. owned large interest in The Pennsylvania Coal Co. and Long Island Railroad. Became Vice president of both.

A Democrat. Support General Jackson. 1844 elected one of three delegates from Eighth Ward to Democrat General Committee of the city. Elected Presidential Electoral College 1844 cast Vote for james Polk President and George Dallas VP.

Father retired 1828 took over business ( wikipedia) formed a partnership with Cousin Frederick C Havemeyer. firm name W.F & F.C. Havemeyer, sugar refiners, sold his portion of business in 1842 to his brother Albert . Democrat supporter of andrew Jackson. by 1844 Havemeyer became prominent in politics. 1844 sent to State convention and became a Presidential Elector and gave his vote to James Polk for President.

April 8, 1845 elected by Democratic party mayor of New York,. Inaugurated may 13, 1845. held office one year, declined renomination. May 1847 became President Democratic State Judicial convention.

As Mayor one of most important reforms was for immigration. Created Bureau of Emigration and on committee that established institution for immigrants on Ward Island. Became First President Board of Emigration Commission 1847. After one year retired from board.

He was an elector in the Presidential choice of Polk and Dallas in 1845; mayor of New York, 1845-46, 1848-49 1873-74 appointed commissioner of emigration,; and also vice-president of the citizens' committee of seventy whose investigations overthrew the Tweed ring.

April 11, 1848 elected mayor again. Inagurated May 9. Retired after one year. Police force foundation developed under his tutelage. 1859 ran again for Mayor and defeated. Civil war advocate abolition of slavery.

In politics William F. was a disciple of Jackson and a friend of Van Buren. He was an early director of the Merchant's Exchange bank, and predicted the collapse of the Bank of the United States, while it was at the height of its prosperity, and his prophecy was ridiculed. , and his financial skill carried the bank safely through the crisis of 1857.

In 1870 united with other leading citizens forming Council of Reform to expose the Tweed Ring. 1871 elected mayor as Republican. Inaugurated January 1, 1872.

Day before his death Havemeyer had gone to Flushing Long Island for a visit on his return on Monday morning the train broke down and havemeyer had to walk two miles against a strong wind. Arrived at Mayor office around noon and suffered a heart attack.

He died in New York city, Nov. 30, 1874. Died at noon while in office. Day after he died in office. Special meeting of the Board of the police department of New york. Chuck has book of testimonial. Tribute paid to Wm the central office building and public room draped in mourning for 30 days in memory of William

His wife survived him, with six sons and two daughters. The sons were John, Henry, Hector, James, Charles and William F. Havemeyer, jr. The daughters were Sarah C., wife of Hector Armstrong, and Laura A., wife of Isaac W. Maclay.

About 1848, Mr. Havemeyer built the house No 215, now known as 335 West 14th street, where he resided up to the time of his death. He was brought up in the Lutheran faith, but in early manhood attended St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal church. After the building of the Seventh Avenue Methodist Episcopal church he was a regular attendant there, although not a member of any religious body.

baptized March 3. Schlegel says son of Frederick C.

Municipal police force established at his instance. Established institution for immigrants on Ward’s Island. VP Pennsylvania Coal co. and L.I.R.R. Co. Strongly support government during Civil War. Sudden death while at work in his office. Lived two or three doors east of Ninth Avenue. Funeral one of most elaborate. Body escorted from his home to St. Paul’s Methodist Church located at Fourth and Twenty Second Avenue

house he built first known as no 215 and then became known as 335 W 14th St. . Brought up Lutheran and then attended Seventh Avenue Episocopalian. Did not join church.

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