David W. Oliver
David W. Oliver (December 19, 1819 - February 12, 1905) was the Mayor of Bayonne, New Jersey from 1883 to 1887.
David W. Oliver | |
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| 3rd Mayor of Bayonne | |
| In office 1883–1887 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen K. Lane |
| Succeeded by | John Newman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1819 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | February 12, 1905 Bayonne, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Warner |
| Residence | Bayonne, New Jersey |
Biography
Oliver was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 19, 1819.[1]
Oliver married Mary Warner of Vermont and became involved in real estate. A Democrat, Oliver ran for mayor of Bayonne in 1879 but lost to Republican Stephen K. Lane. Oliver ran successfully against Lane for mayor in 1883. He was re-elected in 1885. After leaving as mayor, Oliver became a member of the Bayonne Board of Adjustment.[2][3]
He died on February 12, 1905 in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was buried in the family plot in Cincinnati, Ohio.
References
- Shaw, William H. (1884). "David W. Oliver". History of Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey.
- "Bayonne Board of Adjustment". New York Times. 1887-09-12 . Check date values in:
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| Preceded by Stephen K. Lane |
Mayors of Bayonne 1883–1887 |
Succeeded by John Newman |
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