A. Oakey Hall
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Abraham Oakey Hall was an American politician, lawyer, and writer who served as Mayor of New York City from 1869 to 1872. He twice served as the New York County District Attorney from 1855 to 1858 and
Abraham Oakey Hall, c. 1870
Peter B. Sweeny
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Peter Barr Sweeny was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
A. Oakey Hall
…Preceded by Nelson J. Waterbury Succeeded by Samuel B. Garvin In office January 1, 1855 – January 1, 1858 Preceded by Lorenzo B. Shepard Succeeded by Peter B. Sweeny Personal details Born July 26, 1826 Albany, New York, U.S. Died October 7, 1898 (aged 72) New York City, New York, U.S. Party Democratic (after 1864…
Peter B. Sweeny.
Political cartoon depicting Sweeny's return to New York following the collapse of the Tweed Ring. The cartoon shows Sweeny reading the bulletin board showing various municipal scandals of the era with Sweeny saying "By gosh! It's the same old place!"
Picture of Peter Barr Sweeny's Grave