Ebenezer Wilson
American politician
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Ebenezer Wilson was a merchant and the 30th Mayor of New York City from 1707 to 1709.[1] He had originally served as Sheriff of New York from June 1702 to March 1707. He was elected to a two-year mayoral term on 10 October 1707.[2] Under Wilson's administration, Water Street was extended from Old Slip to John Street and Broadway was paved from Trinity Church to Bowling Green.[1]
Ebenezer Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 30th Mayor of New York City | |
| In office 1707–1710 | |
| Preceded by | William Peartree |
| Succeeded by | Jacobus Van Cortlandt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Circa. 1650 |
