Peter McMartin
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Peter McMartin (born May 11, 1805) was an American politician. He was the second Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Preceded byDudley S. Gregory
Succeeded byDudley S. Gregory
BornMay 11, 1805
New York, U.S.
Diedafter 1870
Peter McMartin | |
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| 2nd Mayor of Jersey City | |
| In office April 1840 – April 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Dudley S. Gregory |
| Succeeded by | Dudley S. Gregory |
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| Born | May 11, 1805 New York, U.S. |
| Died | after 1870 |
| Spouse | Harriet Lyon |
Biography
When Jersey City was incorporated as a municipality on February 22, 1838, McMartin was a member of the first Common Council. He succeeded Dudley S. Gregory as mayor two years later. He served a single one-year term from April 1840 to April 1841.[1] He was succeeded by Gregory. He served as Jersey City freeholder in 1847 and 1848.
On November 16, 1830, Martin married Harriet Lyon at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Jersey City.[2]
