Abdiel Crossman
Abdiel Daily Crossman (1804 – June 13, 1859) was Mayor of New Orleans from April 6, 1846 to March 26, 1854, having served four consecutive terms. He was the second and last Whig mayor of the city, and notably served as mayor during the Mexican–American War.
Abdiel Crossman | |
|---|---|
| 16th Mayor of New Orleans | |
| In office May 11, 1846 – March 26, 1854 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Montegut |
| Succeeded by | John L. Lewis |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1845–1846 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1804 Greene, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 1859 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
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