Ambrose Kingsland
Former Mayor of New York City
Ambrose Cornelius Kingsland was a wealthy sperm oil merchant who served as the 71st mayor of New York City from 1851 to 1853. In 1851, he initiated the legislation that eventually led to the construction of Central Park. Wikipedia
Born: May 24, 1804, New York, NY
Died: October 13, 1878 (age 74 years), New York, NY
Great grandchildren: Newbold Morris, George L. K. Morris, and Marian Kingsland
Grandchildren: Helen Schermerhorn Morris and George Lovett Kingsland
Previous office: Mayor of New York City (1851–1853)
Grandparent: Isaac Cock
Great-grandparents: Rebecca Cock and Joshua Cock