William V. Brady
William Vermilye Brady (born July 24, 1811 in New York City , † March 31, 1870 there ) was an American politician . He was Mayor of New York City in 1847 and 1848.
Career
Nothing is known about William Brady's youth and schooling. He later worked as a silversmith and jeweler. Politically, he joined the Whig Party . Between 1842 and 1847 he was a substitute member and then a regular member of the New York City Council . In 1847 he was elected mayor of his hometown. He held this office between 1847 and 1848. The metropolitan area of New York extended until 1898 essentially to what is now Manhattan .
In the presidential election of 1848 Brady supported the successful election campaign of Zachary Taylor . After his election victory, the new president appointed him postman for the city of New York. He held this position between 1849 and 1853. With the inauguration of the Democratic President Franklin Pierce , he lost this office again. He then worked in the insurance industry. In 1853 he founded the Continental Insurance Company , of which he was president until 1857. He was also President of Widows and Orphans Benefit Life Insurance Company , which he co-founded, and a board member of Mutual Life Insurance Company . William Brady died on March 31, 1870 in his hometown of New York.
Web links
- William V. Brady in the database of Find a Grave (English)
- The Political Graveyard
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew H. Mickle |
Mayor of New York City 1847–1848 |
William Frederick Havemeyer |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brady, William V. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Brady, William Vermilye (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 24, 1811 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 31, 1870 |
| Place of death | New York City |