William H. Wickham | |
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81st Mayor of New York City | |
In office January 1, 1875 – December 31, 1876 | |
Preceded by | Samuel B. H. Vance (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Smith Ely Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | William Hull Wickham July 30, 1832 Smithtown, New York, U.S. |
Died | January 13, 1893 (aged 60) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Louise Floyd |
Children | 1 |
William Hull Wickham (July 30, 1832 – January 13, 1893) was the 81st Mayor of New York City and an anti-Ring Democrat who helped to topple corrupt politician Boss Tweed.