George Opdyke
George Opdyke (December 7, 1805 – June 12, 1880) was an entrepreneur and the 76th Mayor of New York City (1862 to 1864) during the American Civil War. The New York City draft riots occurred during his tenure.
George Opdyke | |
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| Mayor of New York City | |
| In office 1862–1863 | |
| Preceded by | Fernando Wood |
| Succeeded by | Charles Godfrey Gunther |
| Member of the New York State Assembly for New York County, 14th District | |
| In office 1859–1859 | |
| Preceded by | Dunham J. Crain |
| Succeeded by | Theodore B. Voorhees |
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| Born | December 7, 1805 Kingwood Township, New Jersey |
| Died | June 12, 1880 (aged 74) New York City |
| Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark New Jersey |
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