Thomas Delavall

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Thomas Delavall (also spelled Delaval or DeLavall; 1620 – 1682) was a British-born American official and businessman. He was appointed the 2nd, 5th and 11th Mayor of New York City in 1666, 1671 and 1678 respectively.

Career

Born in

Gravesend. Delavall was first appointed Receiver-General of New York City in 1664.[1] He was a member of the Governor's Council of Advisors in 1667, and a judge of the province in 1679.[1]

He was appointed the second mayor of New York City in 1666, succeeding Thomas Willett. He would be reappointed again in 1671, and lastly again in 1678.[1]

Death and heirs

Delavall's daughter married William Dervall, another future mayor of the city. Delavall died in 1682 shortly after writing his will.[1]

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