Joseph A. Shakspeare
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Joseph Ansoetegui Shakspeare was an American politician in Louisiana; he served as the elected mayor of New Orleans from 1880 to 1882 and from 1888 to 1892. He previously was elected for one term in t
Mayor Joseph A Shakspeare of New Orleans
William J. Behan
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William J. Behan was an American Confederate veteran and politician. A military, business, and political leader, he served as the 41st mayor of New Orleans from November 20, 1882 to April 28, 1884.
Joseph A. Shakspeare
…Republican state government because of a disputed gubernatorial election. Shakspeare did not run for re-election in 1882. He was followed in office by William J. Behan, the Ring candidate. In the municipal election of 1888, Shakspeare ran again as a reform candidate opposing the Ring. As before, he was supported by…
1893 portrait of Major William J. Behan
William Behan as an officer during the Civil War.