William B. Lewis (New York treasurer)

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William B. Lewis (c. 1816 – October 15, 1884) was an American businessman and politician.

Life

He began to work as a brick hod carrier, then learned the builder's trade, and became a contractor.

In the 1850s, he was City Comptroller of Brooklyn.

He was

War Democrats
.

After the

Fulton Street, Brooklyn. Sometime prior to his death he had removed to Plainfield, New Jersey
, but commuted to Brooklyn every day.

Sources

  • [1] Obit in NYT, on October 16, 1884 (stating he was City Comptroller as a Democrat)
  • [2] Nominations on the American Party ticket for Brooklyn city election, in NYT on March 18, 1859 (stating he had been nominated by the Republican Party, and was endorsed by the American Party)
  • [3] Comptroller's annual report, in NYT on March 14, 1859
  • [4] Brooklyn city loan announced, in NYT on March 31, 1855
  • [5] Political Graveyard
  • [6] New York Union state ticket, in Harper's Weekly, September 28, 1861, pg. 611
Political offices
Preceded by New York State Treasurer
1862–1863
Succeeded by