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Edward L. Hedden (1828 - 1893)

Edward L. Hedden was Collector of the Port of New York from 1885–1886.In his position as Collector, Hedden was the defendant (and winner) in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that determined that "T...

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Edward L. Hedden (1828 - 1893)

Edward L. Hedden was Collector of the Port of New York from 1885–1886.In his position as Collector, Hedden was the defendant (and winner) in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that determined that "T...

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James T. Kilbreth (1841 - 1897)

James T. Kilbreth, a Harvard graduate and former Judge, was the Collector of the Port of New York from July 29, 1893 – June 23, 1897 (died in office).

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James T. Kilbreth (1841 - 1897)

James T. Kilbreth, a Harvard graduate and former Judge, was the Collector of the Port of New York from July 29, 1893 – June 23, 1897 (died in office).

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Harry M. Durning (1887 - 1958)

Harry M. Durning, was the Collector of Customs for the Port of New York from 1933 to 1953.He was the defendant in the case of Dioguardi v. Durning, 139 F.2d 774 (2d Cir. 1944), frequently used in Civil...

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Harry M. Durning (1887 - 1958)

Harry M. Durning, was the Collector of Customs for the Port of New York from 1933 to 1953.He was the defendant in the case of Dioguardi v. Durning, 139 F.2d 774 (2d Cir. 1944), frequently used in Civil...

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Dudley Field Malone (1882 - 1950)

Field Malone (3 June 1882 – 5 October 1950) was an American attorney, politician, liberal activist, and actor.Early yearsHe was the son of William C. Malone of New York City, a Tammany Hall Democratic ...

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Dudley Field Malone (1882 - 1950)

Field Malone (3 June 1882 – 5 October 1950) was an American attorney, politician, liberal activist, and actor.Early yearsHe was the son of William C. Malone of New York City, a Tammany Hall Democratic ...

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John Purroy Mitchel MP (1879 - 1918)

John Purroy Mitchel was the mayor of New York from 1914 to 1917. At age 34 he was the second-youngest ever; he is sometimes referred to as "The Boy Mayor of New York." Mayor Mitchel is remembered for h...

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John Purroy Mitchel MP (1879 - 1918)

John Purroy Mitchel was the mayor of New York from 1914 to 1917. At age 34 he was the second-youngest ever; he is sometimes referred to as "The Boy Mayor of New York." Mayor Mitchel is remembered for h...

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William Loeb, Jr. (1866 - 1937)

Loeb, Jr. (October 9, 1866 – September 19, 1937) was an American political figure. He was the Presidential secretary to President Theodore Roosevelt and Collector of the Port of New York from 1909 to 1...

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William Loeb, Jr. (1866 - 1937)

Loeb, Jr. (October 9, 1866 – September 19, 1937) was an American political figure. He was the Presidential secretary to President Theodore Roosevelt and Collector of the Port of New York from 1909 to 1...

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Nevada N. Stranahan (1861 - 1928)

N. Stranahan (February 27, 1861 – July 6, 1928) was a Collector of the Port of New York who was born in Oswego County, New York. CareerHe studied law and was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the...

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Nevada N. Stranahan (1861 - 1928)

N. Stranahan (February 27, 1861 – July 6, 1928) was a Collector of the Port of New York who was born in Oswego County, New York. CareerHe studied law and was admitted to the bar. He was a member of the...

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Jacob Sloat Fassett (1853 - 1924)

Sloat Fassett (November 13, 1853 – April 21, 1924) was a businessman, lawyer, and member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Early lifeHe was born on November 13, 1853, in Elmir...

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Jacob Sloat Fassett (1853 - 1924)

Sloat Fassett (November 13, 1853 – April 21, 1924) was a businessman, lawyer, and member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Early lifeHe was born on November 13, 1853, in Elmir...

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Joel Benedict Erhardt (1838 - 1909)

Benedict Erhardt (February 21, 1838 – September 8, 1909) was an American politician, civil servant, lawyer and businessman. He served as the police commissioner for the New York Police Department, U.S....

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Joel Benedict Erhardt (1838 - 1909)

Benedict Erhardt (February 21, 1838 – September 8, 1909) was an American politician, civil servant, lawyer and businessman. He served as the police commissioner for the New York Police Department, U.S....

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William H. Robertson (1823 - 1898)

Henry Robertson (October 10, 1823 Bedford, Westchester County, New York – December 6, 1898 Katonah, Westchester Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York .LifeHe was the son of Henry...

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William H. Robertson (1823 - 1898)

Henry Robertson (October 10, 1823 Bedford, Westchester County, New York – December 6, 1898 Katonah, Westchester Co., NY) was an American lawyer and politician from New York .LifeHe was the son of Henry...

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Edwin Atkins Merritt (1828 - 1916)

Atkins Merritt (February 26, 1828—December 26, 1916) was an American politician, civil service reformer and diplomat. He served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War, and was a brigadier ge...

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Edwin Atkins Merritt (1828 - 1916)

Atkins Merritt (February 26, 1828—December 26, 1916) was an American politician, civil service reformer and diplomat. He served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War, and was a brigadier ge...

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United States President. He was born in Fairfield, Vermont the fifth of eight children to a abolitionist Baptist minister. He was tutored at home until age nine then enrolled at a primary school in the...

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United States President. He was born in Fairfield, Vermont the fifth of eight children to a abolitionist Baptist minister. He was tutored at home until age nine then enrolled at a primary school in the...

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Thomas Murphy (1821 - 1901)

Murphy (1821-August 17, 1901) was an Irish-American businessman and politician from New York City, serving as a New York state senator for a total of three terms, 1866 through 1867, and in 1879. He had...

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Thomas Murphy (1821 - 1901)

Murphy (1821-August 17, 1901) was an Irish-American businessman and politician from New York City, serving as a New York state senator for a total of three terms, 1866 through 1867, and in 1879. He had...

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Moses Hicks Grinnell (1803 - 1877)

Moses Grinnell must have had a sympathetic nature: he lent $5,000 to Richard Grant White, best remembered as the father of architect Stanford White. White bought stock in the New York World - a new new...

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Moses Hicks Grinnell (1803 - 1877)

Moses Grinnell must have had a sympathetic nature: he lent $5,000 to Richard Grant White, best remembered as the father of architect Stanford White. White bought stock in the New York World - a new new...

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King (October 14, 1806 – November 12, 1865) was a United States Representative and Senator from New York.BiographyBorn in Ogdensburg, New York, he pursued classical studies and graduated from Union Col...

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King (October 14, 1806 – November 12, 1865) was a United States Representative and Senator from New York.BiographyBorn in Ogdensburg, New York, he pursued classical studies and graduated from Union Col...

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Simeon Draper (1806 - 1866)

He was a merchant in New York and Boston, and well known man. Several times member of the New York Whig State Central Committee, and in 1864, Chairman of the Republican Party. Provost Marshal of New Yo...

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Simeon Draper (1806 - 1866)

He was a merchant in New York and Boston, and well known man. Several times member of the New York Whig State Central Committee, and in 1864, Chairman of the Republican Party. Provost Marshal of New Yo...

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Hiram Barney (1810 - 1895)

Barney (May 30, 1811 – May 18, 1895) was Collector of the Port of New York from 1861 - 1864. He was born in Henderson, Jefferson County, New York and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New Yo...

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Hiram Barney (1810 - 1895)

Barney (May 30, 1811 – May 18, 1895) was Collector of the Port of New York from 1861 - 1864. He was born in Henderson, Jefferson County, New York and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New Yo...

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Augustus Schell (1812 - 1884)

Schell (August 1, 1812 – March 27, 1884) was a New York politician and lawyer. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1872 to 1876.BiographySchell was born on August 1, 1812 in Rhine...

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Augustus Schell (1812 - 1884)

Schell (August 1, 1812 – March 27, 1884) was a New York politician and lawyer. He was Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1872 to 1876.BiographySchell was born on August 1, 1812 in Rhine...

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Heman Judd Redfield (1788 - 1877)

Heman Judd Redfield

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Greene C. Bronson (1789 - 1863)

Carrier Bronson (November 17, 1789 in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut – September 3, 1863 in Saratoga, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.LifeHe was the son of Oliver ...

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Greene C. Bronson (1789 - 1863)

Carrier Bronson (November 17, 1789 in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut – September 3, 1863 in Saratoga, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.LifeHe was the son of Oliver ...

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