Robert Strettell
Irish-born mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Robert Strettell (1693–1762) was a city councilman and mayor of Philadelphia.
Robert Strettell | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office October 1, 1751 – October 3, 1752 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1693 |
| Died | 1762 (aged 68-69) |
| Relations | Isaac Jones (son-in-law) |
| Children | At least two, including John Strettell |
He was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1693, the son of Amos Strettell and moved to London shortly thereafter.[1] In 1736 he came with his family to Philadelphia, where he worked as a merchant. He was a member of the Common Council of the City of Philadelphia, a member of the Governor's Council, and Mayor of Philadelphia. Strettell was a trustee of the Academy and College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania) from 1749 to 1762.[1] He died in 1762. The London commission merchant John Strettell was his son. Through his daughter, Frances, he was the father-in-law of fellow Philadelphian mayor Isaac Jones.[2]
