Andrew H. Mickle
Andrew H. Mickle | |
|---|---|
| 68th Mayor of New York City | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Havemeyer |
| Succeeded by | William Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1805 |
| Died | January 25, 1863 (aged 57) |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Augusta Miller (m. 1827) Mary Nicoll Lawrence (m. 1851) |
| Profession | Tobacco dealer |
Andrew Hutchins Mickle (October 25, 1805 – January 25, 1863) was the 68th Mayor of New York City from 1846 to 1847.
Biography
Mickle was born in New York City. As a young man he married the daughter of George B. Miller, a tobacco dealer, afterwards working in his father-in-law's firm.[1]
The George B. Miller & Co. tobacco business became famous as one of the first makers of the fine cut variety of chewing tobacco. Mickle eventually inherited the business and renamed it A. H. Mickle & Sons. He expanded the firm and its product line, and became wealthy as a result.[2]
A Democrat affiliated with the Tammany Hall organization, in June 1845, he won election as a public school trustee for New York City's first ward.[3] Later in 1845, he won election as Mayor of New York City, taking advantage of a four-way race to win with a plurality. After serving one two-year term Mickle declined to run for reelection and returned to his business interests.[4]
Mickle died in Bayside, Queens on January 25, 1863.[5] He was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.[6]
References
- ^ Ralph J. Caliendo, New York City Mayors, Part 1, 2010, page 273
- ^ James Grant Wilson, The Memorial History of the City of New-York, page 380
- ^ "School Election". The New York Herald. New York, New York. June 4, 1845 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Richard Edwards, New York's Great Industries, 1884, page 62
- ^ New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Volumes 28-29, 1897, page 163
- ^ "February 5: Andrew H. Mickle – Green-Wood". www.green-wood.com. February 5, 2013. Retrieved March 5, 2024.