John Townsend (mayor)

John Townsend
John Townsend
37th Mayor of Albany, New York
In office February 9, 1829 – December 31, 1829
Mayor of Albany, New York
In office January 1, 1830 – December 31, 1830
Preceded by	Charles E. Dudley
Succeeded by	Francis Bloodgood
Mayor of Albany, New York
In office January 1, 1832 – December 31, 1832
Preceded by	Francis Bloodgood
Succeeded by	Francis Bloodgood
Personal details
Born	(1783-06-14)June 14, 1783 Sterling, New York
Died	August 26, 1854(1854-08-26) (aged 71) Albany, New York
Resting place	Albany Rural Cemetery
Nationality	American
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Abby Spencer
Children	12
Parent(s)	Henry Townsend Mary Bennett
Residence(s)	142 State Street, Albany, NY
Occupation	Iron worker, industrialist, politician

John Townsend (1783–1854) was a prominent industrialist and politician in the Albany, New York area. He was unanimously elected Mayor of Albany three times and served as the 37th Mayor of the city.