Jonathan Norcross
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Jonathan Norcross (April 18, 1808 ā December 18, 1898) was elected in 1850 as the fourth Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving the customary term at the time of one year. Dubbed the "Father of Atlanta" and "hard fighter of everything" by publisher Henry W. Grady, he followed three mayors elected from the Free and Rowdy Party.[1]
Quick Facts 4th Mayor of Atlanta, Preceded by ...
Jonathan Norcross | |
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4th Mayor of Atlanta | |
In office 1851ā1852 | |
Preceded by | Willis Buell |
Succeeded by | Thomas Gibbs |
Personal details | |
Born | April 18, 1808 Orono, Maine |
Died | December 18, 1898 (aged 90) Atlanta, Georgia |
Political party | Moral Party |
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