Julius A. Lebkuecher
Julius A. Lebkuecher | |
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| 21st Mayor of Newark | |
| In office 1894–1896 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph E. Haynes |
| Succeeded by | James M. Seymour |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1844 Baden, Germany |
| Died | May 13, 1913 (aged 69) Newark, New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
Julius A. Lebkuecher (February 9, 1844 – May 13, 1913) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Newark from 1894 to 1896.[1]
Julius was born in Germany in 1844.[2] At age four he moved to Newark and was educated in the public schools of Newark through Barringer High School.[2] He was a jeweler and helped found Kremetz and Company.[2] In 1894, he accepted the Republican nomination for Mayor.[2] He was elected by nearly 5,000 votes.[2]
After his time as Mayor he continued working in jewelry and was president of Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission from 1902 to 1913.[3] He left two sons.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Biographical and Genealogical History of the City of Newark and Essex County ... - Frederick William Ricord, Sophia B. Ricord". 1898. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Manual of the Common Council of Newark, NJ. 1895.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Former Mayor is Called By Death". Newark Evening News. 1913-05-13.
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