Preceded by James Thomson Died November 5, 1882 Allegiance United States Succeeded by William J. Howard | Name Alexander Hay Rank Captain Role Mayor | |
Born April 8, 1806
Scotch Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ( 1806-04-08 ) Battles/wars Mexican–American War, American Civil War (Siege of Yorktown) Battles and wars Mexican–American War, American Civil War Similar People George B McClellan, John B Magruder, Joseph E Johnston | ||
Alexander Hay (April 8, 1806 – November 5, 1882) served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1842 to 1845.
Biography
Hay was born in the neighborhood known as Scotch Hill. By age eleven, he worked in a glass house and learned the trade of cabinetry.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh was created during Mayor Hay's term. Also, navigation on the Monongahela River was opened as far south as Brownsville during his administration.
Hay's life of public service continued after his term as mayor. He commanded the Jackson Blues during the Mexican War. During the Civil War, he was Captain of Company E. PA. Regiment. He served at the Battle of Yorktown.
He and his son were the proprietors of a fine furniture business. Mayor Hay died in 1882 and is buried in the Allegheny Cemetery.