Alexander L. Harris
American politician (1820–1898)
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Alexander L. Harris (October 9, 1820 – August 27, 1898) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 1866 to 1867, and from 1868 to 1869.
Preceded byEdward H. Allen
Succeeded byFrancis R. Long
Preceded byPatrick Shannon
Succeeded byEdward H. Allen
Alexander L. Harris | |
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| 9th Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office 1868–1869 | |
| Preceded by | Edward H. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Francis R. Long |
| In office 1866–1867 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Shannon |
| Succeeded by | Edward H. Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1820 |
| Died | August 27, 1898 (aged 77) |
| Party | Democratic |
Biography
Harris was born in either Tennessee or Kentucky. He operated a saloon near the Missouri River levee and was councilman from the first ward in 1861–1862.[1]
He was elected mayor in 1866, failed re-election in 1867, and was elected again in 1868.
In 1870 was a deputy sheriff for Jackson County, Missouri, and became a county commissioner (called county judge) in 1871.[citation needed]
He was buried at Union Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
