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Mayor William Hudson, II (1664 - 1742)

Children - Samuel Hudson, Mary Cooper (born Hudson), Elizabeth Cookfield (born Hudson), Sarah Hudson, William Hudson, John Hudson, Susanna Owen (born Hudson), Eleanor Hudson, Hannah Metcalf (born Hudso...

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Mayor William Hudson, II (1664 - 1742)

Children - Samuel Hudson, Mary Cooper (born Hudson), Elizabeth Cookfield (born Hudson), Sarah Hudson, William Hudson, John Hudson, Susanna Owen (born Hudson), Eleanor Hudson, Hannah Metcalf (born Hudso...

12/29/2021

Mayor Elmer J. Maloy (1896 - 1970)

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Morton McMichael (1807 - 1879)

Journalist and publisher. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1866 to 1869Family links: Children: Morton McMichael (1837 - 1904)* William Mcmichael (1841 - 1893)* Clayton McMichael (1844 - 1906)*S...

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Morton McMichael (1807 - 1879)

Journalist and publisher. Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 1866 to 1869Family links: Children: Morton McMichael (1837 - 1904)* William Mcmichael (1841 - 1893)* Clayton McMichael (1844 - 1906)*S...

9/13/2017

John Morin Scott (1789 - 1858)

Moved to Philadelphia at 8 years, 1798. Graduated from Princeton at 15 years. 1st Lt. of 2nd Troop of City Calvary. 1815 - Elected to House of Reps., subsequently Mayor of Philadelphia.* Reference: Fin...

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John Morin Scott (1789 - 1858)

Moved to Philadelphia at 8 years, 1798. Graduated from Princeton at 15 years. 1st Lt. of 2nd Troop of City Calvary. 1815 - Elected to House of Reps., subsequently Mayor of Philadelphia.* Reference: Fin...

9/5/2017

Honorable Edward Shippen, First Elected Mayor of Philadelphia MP (1639 - 1712)

"First Elected Mayor of Philadelphia", "Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania"

Find a Grave Wikipedia Edward Shippen ( born 1639, Hillham, Cheshire, England – died August 1712, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was the second mayor of Philadelphia. He was appointed to a one year term b...

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Honorable Edward Shippen, First Elected Mayor of Philadelphia MP (1639 - 1712)

"First Elected Mayor of Philadelphia", "Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania"

Find a Grave Wikipedia Edward Shippen ( born 1639, Hillham, Cheshire, England – died August 1712, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was the second mayor of Philadelphia. He was appointed to a one year term b...

9/5/2017

Samuel Preston, Mayor of Philadelphia MP (1665 - 1743)

"Mayor of Philadelphia"

from Wikipedia:Samuel Preston (1665 in Patuxent, Calvert County, Maryland – September 10, 1743 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a jurist, merchant, and mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.He was brou...

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Samuel Preston, Mayor of Philadelphia MP (1665 - 1743)

"Mayor of Philadelphia"

from Wikipedia:Samuel Preston (1665 in Patuxent, Calvert County, Maryland – September 10, 1743 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a jurist, merchant, and mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.He was brou...

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Willing (May 18, 1710, Bristol, England – November 30, 1754, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a successful Philadelphia merchant, trader and politician; twice he served as Mayor of Philadelphia, from 17...

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Willing (May 18, 1710, Bristol, England – November 30, 1754, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a successful Philadelphia merchant, trader and politician; twice he served as Mayor of Philadelphia, from 17...

9/4/2017

Samuel Pettigrew MP (b. - 1841)

Samuel Pettigrew served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1832 to 1836, his administration was marked by the industrialization of the city. Pittsburgh celebrated its newfound might by christening the first s...

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Samuel Pettigrew MP (b. - 1841)

Samuel Pettigrew served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1832 to 1836, his administration was marked by the industrialization of the city. Pittsburgh celebrated its newfound might by christening the first s...

9/4/2017

Bernard J McKenna (1842 - 1903)

Bernard J. McKenna was born on February 16, 1842. He served in the Civil War on a brown water gunboat. Later working as an Iron molder in a stove factory, eventually he would serve as a Union official....

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Bernard J McKenna (1842 - 1903)

Bernard J. McKenna was born on February 16, 1842. He served in the Civil War on a brown water gunboat. Later working as an Iron molder in a stove factory, eventually he would serve as a Union official....

9/3/2017

Mayor Willliam Plumstead (1708 - 1765)

"Plumsted"

and only surviving child of Clement and Elizabeth (Palmer) Plumsted. He was successful merchant of Philadelphia and prominent in both social and political circles of that city. He took part in the city...

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Mayor Willliam Plumstead (1708 - 1765)

"Plumsted"

and only surviving child of Clement and Elizabeth (Palmer) Plumsted. He was successful merchant of Philadelphia and prominent in both social and political circles of that city. He took part in the city...

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Came from Jamaica to Philadelphia and was engaged in the shipping trade with Isaac Norris., whose daughter Mary he married in 1717. He was very prominent in the community; was a Provincial Councillor 1...

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Came from Jamaica to Philadelphia and was engaged in the shipping trade with Isaac Norris., whose daughter Mary he married in 1717. He was very prominent in the community; was a Provincial Councillor 1...

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Samuel Rhoads (1711 - 1784)

Rhoads (1711–April 7, 1784) was a leading citizen of 18th-century Philadelphia. He designed Pennsylvania Hospital and was a master of the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia.Rhoads's political career b...

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Samuel Rhoads (1711 - 1784)

Rhoads (1711–April 7, 1784) was a leading citizen of 18th-century Philadelphia. He designed Pennsylvania Hospital and was a master of the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia.Rhoads's political career b...

9/3/2017

Vance C. McCormick (1872 - 1946)

Criswell McCormick (June 19, 1872 – June 16, 1946) was an American politician and prominent businessman from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He served as mayor of Harrisburg from 1902 to 1905 and as United S...

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Vance C. McCormick (1872 - 1946)

Criswell McCormick (June 19, 1872 – June 16, 1946) was an American politician and prominent businessman from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He served as mayor of Harrisburg from 1902 to 1905 and as United S...

9/3/2017

Judge Isaac Norris MP (1671 - 1735)

• went to Jamaica with his father in 1678, where he stayed for 14 years • leading member of the Society of Friends in Philadelphia • elected to the Assembly (PA) in 1700 •The area where Norristow...

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Judge Isaac Norris MP (1671 - 1735)

• went to Jamaica with his father in 1678, where he stayed for 14 years • leading member of the Society of Friends in Philadelphia • elected to the Assembly (PA) in 1700 •The area where Norristow...

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Early life Thomas Willing was born in Philadelphia, the son of Charles Willing (1710–1754), who twice served as mayor of Philadelphia, and Anne Shippen, granddaughter of Edward Shippen, who was the sec...

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Early life Thomas Willing was born in Philadelphia, the son of Charles Willing (1710–1754), who twice served as mayor of Philadelphia, and Anne Shippen, granddaughter of Edward Shippen, who was the sec...

9/3/2017

Edward Shippen, Mayor of Philadelphia MP (1703 - 1781)

"Neddy", "AKA Edward Shippen III (although son of Joseph)."

He was not the first mayor of Philadelphia. His grandfather 1639-1712 (same name) was the first mayor. Edward Shippen (Boston, Massachusetts, July 9, 1703 – Lancaster, Pennsylvania, September 25, 1781)...

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Edward Shippen, Mayor of Philadelphia MP (1703 - 1781)

"Neddy", "AKA Edward Shippen III (although son of Joseph)."

He was not the first mayor of Philadelphia. His grandfather 1639-1712 (same name) was the first mayor. Edward Shippen (Boston, Massachusetts, July 9, 1703 – Lancaster, Pennsylvania, September 25, 1781)...

9/3/2017

Robert Hayworth McKune (1823 - 1894)

Robert was the first American to open a bakery in Panama.Robert was elected Mayor of Scranton in 1875. He was injured during a labor riot on Aug. 1, 1877. His term ended in 1878.=Links=* Find A Grave *...

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Robert Hayworth McKune (1823 - 1894)

Robert was the first American to open a bakery in Panama.Robert was elected Mayor of Scranton in 1875. He was injured during a labor riot on Aug. 1, 1877. His term ended in 1878.=Links=* Find A Grave *...

9/3/2017

Sophie Masloff (Friedman) MP (1917 - 2014)

Listen to interview Sofie Masloff's Oral History Sophie Masloff (born December 23, 1917) is an American politician. A long-time member of the Democratic Party and civil servant, she was elected to the ...

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Sophie Masloff (Friedman) MP (1917 - 2014)

Listen to interview Sofie Masloff's Oral History Sophie Masloff (born December 23, 1917) is an American politician. A long-time member of the Democratic Party and civil servant, she was elected to the ...

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James David Logan (1674 - 1751) James David Logan Born 20 Oct 1674 in Lurgan, Ulster, Irelandmap ANCESTORS ancestors Son of Patrick Logan and Isabella (Hume) Logan [siblings unknown] Husband of Sarah ...

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James David Logan (1674 - 1751) James David Logan Born 20 Oct 1674 in Lurgan, Ulster, Irelandmap ANCESTORS ancestors Son of Patrick Logan and Isabella (Hume) Logan [siblings unknown] Husband of Sarah ...

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