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Orestes Cleveland

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Orestes Cleveland

Birth
Duanesburg, Schenectady County, New York, USA
Death
30 Mar 1896 (aged 67)
Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
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Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, USA Add to Map

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US Congressman. He moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1845, where he became involved in the manufacture of black lead, stove polish and pencils. He was a member of the board of aldermen of Jersey City, (1861-62) and was Mayor of Jersey City, (1864-66). In 1869, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-first Congress, serving until 1871. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he was once again Mayor of Jersey City (1886-91), plus was one of the organizers and first president of the board of trade of Jersey City.
US Congressman. He moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1845, where he became involved in the manufacture of black lead, stove polish and pencils. He was a member of the board of aldermen of Jersey City, (1861-62) and was Mayor of Jersey City, (1864-66). In 1869, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-first Congress, serving until 1871. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he was once again Mayor of Jersey City (1886-91), plus was one of the organizers and first president of the board of trade of Jersey City.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6892694/orestes-cleveland: accessed ), memorial page for Orestes Cleveland (2 Mar 1829–30 Mar 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6892694, citing Fairview Cemetery, Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.