Died March 14, 1888 | Name Lorenzo English | |
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Born May 22, 1819Herkimer County, New York ( 1819-05-22 ) Spouse(s) Cynthia A. ColeMary Keane Children William HenryMatthew KeaneWalterLorenzoLaura Parents John EnglishLaura S. English Residence Herkimer County, New York, United States, New York, United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States, Ohio, United States, Columbus, Ohio, United States Political party Whig Party, Republican Party |
Lorenzo English (May 22, 1819 – March 14, 1888) was a Whig and later Republican politician from the U.S. state of Ohio. He served as the 20th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 18th person to serve in that office. He served Columbus prior to the American Civil War for five terms spanning eleven years. His successor was Wray Thomas after 1861.
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Biography
He was born in Herkimer County, New York on May 22, 1819. His parents were John and Laura S. English. He attended the public schools in Herkimer county. In 1837, his family moved to Mount Vernon, Ohio, then later to Columbus, Ohio. He attended Oberlin College and graduated in August 1843.
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Lorenzo English Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA