Isaac R. Harrington | |
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11th Mayor of Buffalo, New York | |
In office March 2, 1841 – March 8, 1842 | |
Preceded by | Sheldon Thompson |
Succeeded by | George W. Clinton |
9th Postmaster of Buffalo, New York | |
In office May 17, 1849 – August 20, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Henry K. Smith |
Succeeded by | James O. Putnam |
Alderman from Buffalo, New York's Fifth Ward[1] | |
In office March 5, 1840 – March 1, 1841 Serving with Peter Curtiss | |
Preceded by | Peter Curtiss, Augustine Kimball |
Succeeded by | John R. Lee, Henry Roop |
Personal details | |
Born | New Haven, Connecticut | December 7, 1789
Died | August 20, 1851 Buffalo, New York | (aged 61)
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Amanda Lyman (m. 1810-1851, his death) |
Children | 6 |
Education | University of Vermont |
Occupation | Businessman Hotelier |
Isaac R. Harrington (December 7, 1789 - August 20, 1851) was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur in Burlington, Vermont and Buffalo, New York. He became active in politics as a Whig and served as mayor of Buffalo from 1841 to 1842.