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Henry Meade Doremus

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Henry Meade Doremus
23rd Mayor of Newark
In office
1903–1907
Preceded byJames M. Seymour
Succeeded byJacob Haussling
Personal details
Born(1851-05-23)May 23, 1851
Jacksonville, New Jersey
DiedJanuary 16, 1921(1921-01-16) (aged 69)
Newark, New Jersey
Political partyRepublican

Henry Meade Doremus (May 23, 1851 – January 16, 1921) was the Republican Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, from January 1, 1903, to January 1, 1907.[1]

Biography

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Doremus was born on May 23, 1851, in Jacksonville, New Jersey.[2] He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1904, 1916, 1920.

He died on January 16, 1921, and is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, Newark.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Henry M. Doremus Sworn In by His Predecessor". The New York Times. January 2, 1903. Mayor Henry M. Doremus was inducted into office at. noon to-day. The oath was administered by the retiring Mayor, James M. Seymour,
  2. ^ Scannell's New Jersey's First Citizens and State Guide. J. J. Scannell. 1919. p. 121. Doremus newark mayor.
  3. ^ Babcock-Smith House Museum