Phillip French
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Phillip French | |
|---|---|
| 28th Mayor of New York City | |
| In office October 19, 1702 – October 1703 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Noell |
| Succeeded by | William Peartree |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. February 13, 1666/7 |
| Died | c. June 3, 1707 |
| Resting place | Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow |
| Spouse |
Annetje Philipse
(after 1694) |
| Relations | John French (brother) Frederick Philipse (father-in-law) |
| Parent(s) | Philip French Elisabeth Crawling |
Phillip French II (c. February 13, 1666/7 – c. June 3, 1707)[1][self-published source] was the 28th Mayor of New York City from 1702 to 1703.[2]
French was born in Suffolk, England, and was sometimes known as Philip French Van London.[3] He was the son of Phillip French, a London merchant who owned property in Knodishall, and his first wife Elisabeth (née Crawley/Crawling) French. They married on 10 June 1661 at Saint Giles Cripplegate, City of London, Middlesex, England.[4] His brother John French was mentioned in his 1706 will.[5]
Career
French first came to New York in 1686. He returned again in June 1689, and became a prosperous merchant, working with Frederick Philipse on behalf of his father. In politics, he was an active anti-Leislerian. He became was Speaker of the Assembly in 1698 and an Alderman in 1701.[5] At the time, he leased the dock for £40 sterling.[6]
On September 19, 1702, he was appointed the 28th Mayor of New York City.[6][self-published source] French served from October 19, 1702 to October 1703.[5][7]
