Josiah Quincy Jr.
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Josiah Quincy IV (/ˈkwɪnzi/; January 17, 1802 – November 2, 1882)[1] was an American politician. He was mayor of Boston (December 11, 1845 – January 1, 1849), as was his father Josiah Quincy III (mayor in 1823–1828) and grandson Josiah Quincy VI (mayor in 1895–1899).
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Josiah Quincy IV | |
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Mayor of Boston | |
In office December 11, 1845 – January 1, 1849 (acting: December 11, 1845 – January 5, 1846) | |
Preceded by | Thomas Aspinwall Davis Benson Leavitt (acting) |
Succeeded by | John P. Bigelow |
President of the Boston Common Council | |
In office 1834–1857 | |
Preceded by | John P. Bigelow |
Succeeded by | Philip Marett |
Personal details | |
Born | January 17, 1802 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | November 2, 1882(1882-11-02) (aged 80) Boston, Massachusetts |
Political party | Whig |
Occupation | Politician |
Mayor Davis died on November 22, 1845. Benson Leavitt, Chairman of the Board of Aldermen served as Acting Mayor from November 22, 1845 to December 11, 1845. After Quincy was elected Mayor on December 8, 1845 for the term beginning January 5, 1846, Quincy was appointed by the city council as acting mayor on December 11, 1845 to serve out Mayor Davis' term. | |
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