Franklin Edson
Franklin Edson (born April 5, 1832 in Chester , Vermont , † September 24, 1904 in New York City ) was an American politician . He was Mayor of New York City in 1883 and 1884.
Career
From 1852 Franklin Edson lived in Albany , the capital of New York . There he worked for his brother's company for three years. After his death, he went into business for himself and worked in the grain trade. In doing so, he became a wealthy man. In 1866 he moved his company to New York City. In 1866 and from 1873 to 1874 he was President of the New York Produce Exchange there . He was also involved in the Episcopal Church .
Politically, he joined the Democratic Party . He was originally an opponent of Tammany Hall Society . For reasons within the party, he was supported by this movement and elected mayor of New York in 1882. He held this office between January 1883 and December 1884. The metropolitan area of New York extended until 1898 essentially to what is now Manhattan . As mayor, Edson angered his party's reform wing by promoting many Tammany Hall members to leadership positions. On the other hand, he advocated administrative reform. During his tenure, the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated in his presence . After serving as mayor, Franklin Edson continued his business career. He died on September 24, 1904 in New York City.
Web links
- Franklin Edson in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Russell Grace |
Mayor of New York City 1883–1884 |
William Russell Grace |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Edson, Franklin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 5, 1832 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chester , Chester |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 24, 1904 |
| Place of death | New York City |