Solomon Sibley
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Solomon Sibley (October 7, 1769 – April 4, 1846) was an American politician and jurist in the Michigan Territory who became the first mayor of Detroit.
Quick Facts 1st Mayor of Detroit, first charter, Preceded by ...
Solomon Sibley | |
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1st Mayor of Detroit, first charter | |
In office 1806–1806 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Elijah Brush |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan Territory's at-large district | |
In office November 20, 1820 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | William Woodbridge |
Succeeded by | Gabriel Richard |
Personal details | |
Born | October 7, 1769 Sutton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | April 4, 1846(1846-04-04) (aged 76) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Democratic-Republican (before 1825) |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Profession | Lawyer |
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