John Townsend (mayor)
John Townsend | |
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John Townsend | |
| 37th Mayor of Albany, New York | |
| In office February 9, 1829 – December 31, 1829 | |
| Mayor of Albany, New York | |
| In office January 1, 1830 – December 31, 1830 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Dudley |
| Succeeded by | Francis Bloodgood |
| Mayor of Albany, New York | |
| In office January 1, 1832 – December 31, 1832 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Bloodgood |
| Succeeded by | Francis Bloodgood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 14, 1783 |
| Died | August 26, 1854 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery |
| Party | Whig |
| Spouse | Abby Spencer |
| Children | 12 |
| Parent(s) | Henry Townsend Mary Bennett |
| Occupation | Iron worker, industrialist, politician |
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John Townsend (1783–1854) was a prominent industrialist and politician in the Albany, New York, area. He was unanimously elected Mayor of Albany three times and served as the 37th mayor of the city.