Edward Cooper (mayor)

Edward Cooper (October 26, 1824 February 25, 1905) was the 83rd Mayor of New York City from 1879 to 1880 and the second president of the Cooper Union. He was the only surviving son of industrialist Peter Cooper.

Edward Cooper
83rd Mayor of New York City
In office
1879–1880
Preceded bySmith Ely, Jr.
Succeeded byWilliam Russell Grace
Personal details
BornOctober 26, 1824
New York City, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 1905(1905-02-25) (aged 80)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeGreen-Wood Cemetery
Political partyDemocrat
Spouse
Cornelia Redmond
(m. 1854; died 1894)
ChildrenEdith Cooper
Parent(s)Peter Cooper
Sarah Raynor Bedell
EducationColumbia University
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