Thomas Delavall (also spelled Delaval or DeLavall; 1620 – 1682) was an English-born American official and businessman. He was appointed the 2nd, 5th and 11th

Mayor of New York City The mayor of New York City, officially mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief executive of New York City. The Mayoralty in the United States, mayor's office administers all ...

in 1666, 1671 and 1678 respectively.

Career

Born in

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, Delavall first came to America in 1664 as an officer in

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' army, which he later accompanied in the Invasion of New York City. Often referred to as "Captain", he had since become a prominent citizen in the community. He owned a large amount of real estate around the colony, such as houses in New York City and

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, along with a mill in

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, and land in

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. Delavall was first appointed Receiver-General of New York City in 1664. He was a member of the Governor's Council of Advisors in 1667, and a judge of the province in 1679. He was appointed the second mayor of New York City in 1666, succeeding

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. He would be reappointed again in 1671, and lastly again in 1678.

Death and heirs

Delavall's daughter married William Dervall, another future mayor of the city. Delavall died in 1682 shortly after writing his will.

References

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