Walter Bowne
Walter Bowne (born September 26, 1770 in Flushing , New York City , † August 31, 1846 ) was an American politician . Between 1829 and 1833 he was Mayor of New York City.
Career
Nothing is known about Walter Bowne's youth and schooling. Professionally, he was a successful trader. He later worked in the banking industry. He was President of the 7th Ward Bank of New York City . His party affiliation is not mentioned in the sources. Bowne served in the New York Senate between 1816 and 1824 . In his capacity as State Senator, he was a member of the Council of Appointment from 1817 to 1820 .
Bowne was Mayor of New York City between 1829 and 1833. He was elected by the city council . General elections for this office were not customary until 1834. Until 1898, the urban area essentially extended to what is now Manhattan . During his time as mayor, a cholera epidemic broke out in neighboring towns . Bowne tried to protect his city with a radical quarantine. However, this was unsuccessful because at the time it was not known that the disease could also be transmitted through contaminated water or food.
After his tenure as mayor ended, Bowne continued his previous activities. He died on August 31, 1846. He had two children with his wife, Elizabeth Southgate. The Bowne Park in Flushing was named after him. The park is located where Bowne's summer home stood until 1925.
Web links
- Walter Bowne in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| William Paulding |
Mayor of New York City 1829–1833 |
Gideon Lee |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Bowne, Walter |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 26, 1770 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Flushing , New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 31, 1846 |