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Richard Wallach
American politician (1816–1881) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Wallach (April 3, 1816 – March 4, 1881) was an American politician who served as the nineteenth and first Republican Mayor of Washington, D.C.
Quick Facts 19th Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C., Preceded by ...
Richard Wallach | |
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19th Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C. | |
In office September 14, 1861 – June 8, 1868 | |
Preceded by | James G. Berret |
Succeeded by | Sayles Jenks Bowen |
District of Columbia Alderman | |
In office 1854–1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Wallach (1816-04-03)April 3, 1816 Alexandria, D.C., U.S. |
Died | March 4, 1881(1881-03-04) (aged 64) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Rose Brown |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | Columbian College |
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