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1868 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
The 1868 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Daniel M. Fox. The margin of the election was close, and the results were contested and resolved in court. Results References {{reflist, 2 1868 Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Sinc ... Philadelphia mayoral 19th century in Philadelphia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1865 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
The 1865 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of Morton McMichael. Results References {{reflist, 2 Mayoral elections in Philadelphia, 1865 1865 United States mayoral elections, Philadelphia 1865 Pennsylvania elections, Philadelphia mayoral 19th century in Philadelphia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1871 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
The 1871 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the election of William S. Stokley. Results References {{reflist, 2 1871 Events January–March * January 3 – Franco-Prussian War – Battle of Bapaume: Prussians win a strategic victory. * January 18 – Proclamation of the German Empire: The member states of the North German Confederation and the sout ... Philadelphia Philadelphia mayoral 19th century in Philadelphia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel M
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames ( Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions ( Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Tyndale
Hector Tyndale (a.k.a. George Hector Tyndale) was a Union general during the American Civil War rising to the rank of Brevet Major General of Volunteers. He notably led brigades at the battles of Antietam and Wauhatchie. Apart from the war Tyndale was an expert in porcelain and pottery. Biography Early life Tyndale's father was a prominent Philadelphia businessman who engaged in the importation of china and glassware. Hector Tyndale eventually followed his father's footsteps and ran the family business in partnership with his brother-in-law. Tyndale made several trips to personally inspect European factories thus becoming very familiar with the whole art of pottery and porcelain making. His personal collection became one of the finest in the whole country. His brother was Sharon Tyndale who served as Illinois Secretary of State. Tyndale became involved in Republican politics in Philadelphia around 1856. Although a Republican he was not an abolitionist and therefore had no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morton McMichael
Morton McMichael (October 2, 1807 – January 6, 1879) was a newspaper publisher, civic leader and politician from Philadelphia. As the publisher of ''The North American'', he was active in public affairs and chaired the Executive Consolidation Committee, which developed the Act of Consolidation of 1854 and expanded the borders of the city of Philadelphia to encompass all of Philadelphia County. He served as Mayor of Philadelphia from 1866 to 1869. Early life McMichael was born in Bordentown, New Jersey to John and Hannah McMichael. His father was employed at the estate of Joseph Bonaparte, the older brother of Napoleon Bonaparte and former King of Spain. His family moved to Philadelphia while still young. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, and then read law and was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1827. Newspaper career Morton McMichael became an editor of ''The Saturday Evening Post'' in 1826. From 1831 to 1836 he was editor-in-chief of the '' Saturday Cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayoral Elections In Philadelphia
Mayoral may refer to: * Mayoral is an adjectival form of mayor * Mayoral, a Spanish Children's Fashion Company * Borja Mayoral (born 1997), Spanish footballer * César Mayoral (born 1947), Argentine diplomat * David Mayoral (born 1997), Spanish footballer * Jordi Mayoral (born 1973), Spanish sprinter * Juan Eugenio Hernández Mayoral (born 1969), Puerto Rican politician * Lila Mayoral Wirshing (1942-2003), First Lady of Puerto Rico * Mayoral Gallery, Barcelona See also * Mayor (other) * Mayor (surname) * Mayoral Academies Rhode Island Mayoral Academies (RIMA) are publicly funded charter schools in the state of Rhode Island that have been freed from some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other charter schools in order to better attract nonprofi ..., publicly funded charter schools in the state of Rhode Island * {{disambig, surname Spanish-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1868 United States Mayoral Elections
Events January–March * January 2 – British Expedition to Abyssinia: Robert Napier leads an expedition to free captive British officials and missionaries. * January 3 – The 15-year-old Mutsuhito, Emperor Meiji of Japan, declares the ''Meiji Restoration'', his own restoration to full power, under the influence of supporters from the Chōshū and Satsuma Domains, and against the supporters of the Tokugawa shogunate, triggering the Boshin War. * January 5 – Paraguayan War: Brazilian Army commander Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, Duke of Caxias enters Asunción, Paraguay's capital. Some days later he declares the war is over. Nevertheless, Francisco Solano López, Paraguay's president, prepares guerrillas to fight in the countryside. * January 7 – The Arkansas constitutional convention meets in Little Rock. * January 9 – Penal transportation from Britain to Australia ends, with arrival of the convict ship ''Hougoumont'' in Western Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
