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William Frederick Havemeyer (February 12, 1804 – November 30, 1874) was an American businessman and politician who served three times as mayor of New York City during the 19th century. [1] Early years. Havemeyer was born in New York City at No. 31 Pine Street. [2] .
William Frederick Havemeyer was an American businessman and politician who served three times as mayor of New York City during the 19th century.
The Havemeyer family is a prominent New York family of German origin that owned significant sugar refining interests in the United States. [1] History. William Havemeyer (1770-1851) left Germany at age 15 and arrived in New York City after learning the trade of sugar refining in London.
William Frederick Havemeyer was the son of William F. Havemeyer (1802-1874) and his wife Sarah Agnes Craig. The elder Havemeyer was a successful sugar refiner, banker, and mayor of New York (1845-1846 and 1849-1850).
Jul 18, 2022 · William Frederick Havemeyer served as Mayor of the City of New York for three terms, 1845-46, 1849-50 and 1873-74. He died at his desk in City Hall during his final term in office. William F. Havemeyer also served as President of the Bank of North America.
William Frederick Havemeyer was the first of the family born in the United States and the first important notable member of the family. His parents immigrated from Germany and his father entered the sugar refining industry and enrolled William in Colombia University. In 1828 with his cousin Christian Frederick Havemeyer they opened W.F. & F.C ...
Apr 29, 2019 · William F. Havemeyer retired from the sugar business a very wealthy man in 1842. With his returns from profits on slave produced commodities he became one of the principal investors in the Long Island Railroad.
