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Orestes Cleveland

Former Mayor of Jersey City
Orestes Cleveland was an American manufacturer and Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district for two terms from 1869 to 1871, and served two separate stints as Mayor of Jersey City. Wikipedia
Born: March 2, 1829, Duanesburg, NY
Died: March 30, 1896 (age 67 years), Norwich, VT
Previous offices: Mayor of Jersey City (1886–1892), Representative (1869–1871), and Mayor of Jersey City (1864–1867)