Orestes Cleveland | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | George A. Halsey |
Succeeded by | George A. Halsey |
14th and 24th Mayor of Jersey City | |
In office May 2, 1864 – May 5, 1867 | |
Preceded by | John B. Romar |
Succeeded by | James Gopsill |
In office May 3, 1886 – May 1, 1892 | |
Preceded by | Gilbert Collins |
Succeeded by | Peter F. Wanser |
Personal details | |
Born | March 2, 1829 Duanesburg, New York, US |
Died | March 30, 1896 (aged 67) Norwich, Vermont, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician, Leather manufacturer |
Orestes Cleveland (March 2, 1829 – March 30, 1896) was an American manufacturer and Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district for two terms from 1869 to 1871, and served two separate stints as Mayor of Jersey City.