John T. Hoffman | |
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23rd Governor of New York | |
In office January 1, 1869 – December 31, 1872 | |
Lieutenant | Allen C. Beach |
Preceded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
Succeeded by | John Adams Dix |
78th Mayor of New York City | |
In office January 1, 1866 – November 30, 1868 | |
Preceded by | Charles Godfrey Gunther |
Succeeded by | Thomas Coman |
25th Recorder of New York City | |
In office 1861–1866 | |
Preceded by | George G. Barnard |
Succeeded by | John K. Hackett |
Personal details | |
Born | John Thompson Hoffman January 10, 1828 Ossining, New York |
Died | March 24, 1888 Wiesbaden, Germany | (aged 60)
Resting place | Dale Cemetery, Ossining, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Attorney |
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John Thompson Hoffman (January 10, 1828 – March 24, 1888) was the 23rd governor of New York (1869–72). He was also recorder of New York City (1861–65) and the 78th mayor of New York City (1866–68). Connections to the Tweed Ring ruined his political career, in spite of the absence of evidence to show personal involvement in corrupt activities. He is to date the last New York City mayor elected Governor of New York and the last elected to higher office.