Thomas A. Alexander (1800 – March 29, 1866) was the fourth mayor of Jersey City in New Jersey. He succeeded Dudley S. Gregory. He served a single one-year term from April 1842 to April 1843.[1] He was succeeded by Peter Bentley, Sr.
Thomas A. Alexander | |
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| 4th Mayor of Jersey City | |
| In office April 1842 – April 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley S. Gregory |
| Succeeded by | Peter Bentley, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1799 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1866 (aged 67) Bergen Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Children | Jas. A. Alexander |
| Residence(s) | Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Biography
Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Harsimus (now a section of Jersey City). Outside of his term as mayor, he worked as an insurance underwriter. He died in Bergen Township (now a part of Jersey City) at age 67. The funeral was held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Jersey City.[2]