John Townsend (mayor)

John Townsend
John Townsend
37th Mayor of Albany, New York
In office
February 9, 1829 – December 31, 1829
Mayor of Albany, New York
In office
January 1, 1830 – December 31, 1830
Preceded byCharles E. Dudley
Succeeded byFrancis Bloodgood
Mayor of Albany, New York
In office
January 1, 1832 – December 31, 1832
Preceded byFrancis Bloodgood
Succeeded byFrancis Bloodgood
Personal details
Born(1783-06-14)June 14, 1783
Sterling, New York
DiedAugust 26, 1854(1854-08-26) (aged 71)
Albany, New York
Resting placeAlbany Rural Cemetery
NationalityAmerican
Political partyWhig
SpouseAbby Spencer
Children12
Parent(s)Henry Townsend
Mary Bennett
Residence(s)142 State Street, Albany, NY
OccupationIron worker, industrialist, politician

John Townsend (1783–1854) was a prominent industrialist and politician in the Albany, New York, area. He was unanimously elected Mayor of Albany three times and served as the 37th mayor of the city.