Charles F. Bishop

Charles Frederick Bishop (October 14, 1844 – September 14, 1913) was Mayor of the City of Buffalo, New York, serving 1890–1894. He was born in Williamsville, New York on October 14, 1844. At an early age his parents moved to Buffalo. He married Kate Moran on August 6, 1865. In 1869, he established a wholesale coffee, tea, and spice store at 80 Main Street.[2]

Charles F. Bishop
Portrait of Charles F. Bishop
41st Mayor of Buffalo
In office
1890–1894
Preceded byPhilip Becker
Succeeded byEdgar B. Jewett
Personal details
Born(1844-10-14)October 14, 1844
Williamsville, New York
DiedSeptember 14, 1913(1913-09-14) (aged 68)
Buffalo, New York
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Kate Moran
Childrenno children
[1]

He was elected mayor of Buffalo on November 6, 1889, as the Democratic candidate. He was reelected to a second term on November 3, 1891. After his second term was completed, Bishop returned to his private business. On September 14, 1913, he died in his home and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.[2][3]

References

  1. Rizzo, Michael (2005). Through The Mayors' Eyes. Lulu. p. 424. ISBN 978-1-4116-3757-3.
  2. "Charles F. Bishop". Through The Mayor's Eyes, The Only Complete History of the Mayor's of Buffalo, New York, Compiled by Michael Rizzo. The Buffalonian is produced by The Peoples History Union. May 27, 2009. Archived from the original on January 6, 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
  3. "Charles F. Bishop". The Buffalo Commercial. September 15, 1913. p. 4. Retrieved March 25, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
Political offices
Preceded by
Philip Becker
Mayor of Buffalo, NY
1890–1894
Succeeded by
Edgar B. Jewett


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