Charles F. Bishop | |
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41st Mayor of Buffalo | |
In office 1890–1894 | |
Preceded by | Philip Becker |
Succeeded by | Edgar B. Jewett |
Personal details | |
Born | Williamsville, New York | October 14, 1844
Died | September 14, 1913 Buffalo, New York | (aged 68)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Kate Moran |
Children | no children |
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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]
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]