William Halsey (mayor)

William Halsey
1st Mayor of Newark, New Jersey
In office
1836–1837
Preceded byNone
Succeeded byTheodore Frelinghuysen
Personal details
Born1770
Short Hills, New Jersey
DiedAugust 16, 1843 (aged 72–73)
ResidenceNewark, New Jersey

William Halsey (1770 – August 16, 1843) was the first Mayor of Newark, New Jersey serving from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 years of age and an attorney when elected. Halsey Street in downtown Newark is named after him. He also served as director of the Newark Aqueduct Company.[1]


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