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William Russell Grace | |
|---|---|
 Grace, while Mayor of New York City | |
| Mayor of New York City | |
| In office 1885–1886 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin Edson |
| Succeeded by | Abram Hewitt |
| In office 1881–1882 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Edson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1832 Ballylinan, County Laois, Ireland |
| Died | March 21, 1904 (aged 71) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn |
| Spouse |
Lillius Gilchrist
(after 1859) |
| Relations | Michael P. Grace (brother) |
| Children | 11, including Joseph Peter |
| Parent | James Grace & Ellen Russell |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founding co-benefactor of the Grace Institute |
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William Russell Grace (May 10, 1832 – March 21, 1904) was an American politician, the first Roman Catholic mayor of New York City, and the founder of W. R. Grace and Company.[1]
- ^ "WILLIAM R. GRACE'S CAREER. Ran Away to Sea as a Boy and Became a Great Merchant" (PDF). The New York Times. March 22, 1904. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
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