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Richard Mott (politician)
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Richard Mott (July 21, 1804 – January 22, 1888) was an American businessman and politician who served as mayor of Toledo, Ohio and as a two-term U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1855 to 1859.
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Richard Mott | |
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![]() circa 1872 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | Alfred Edgerton |
Succeeded by | James Mitchell Ashley |
6th Mayor of Toledo, Ohio | |
In office 1845–1846 | |
Preceded by | George B. Way |
Succeeded by | Emery D. Potter |
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Born | Richard Mott (1804-07-21)July 21, 1804 Mamaroneck, New York, US |
Died | January 22, 1888(1888-01-22) (aged 83) Toledo, Ohio, US |
Resting place | Mount Hope Cemetery Rochester, New York |
Political party | Opposition, Republican |
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