Silas Belden Dutcher
American public works administrator (1829–1909)
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Silas Belden Dutcher (July 12, 1829 – February 10, 1909) was the New York State Superintendent of Public Works.[1][2]
Appointed byAlonzo Barton Cornell
Preceded byBenjamin S. W. Clark
Succeeded byJames H. Shanahan
BornJuly 12, 1829
Silas Belden Dutcher | |
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| New York State Superintendent of Public Works | |
| In office January 15, 1880 – February 13, 1883 | |
| Appointed by | Alonzo Barton Cornell |
| Preceded by | Benjamin S. W. Clark |
| Succeeded by | James H. Shanahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1829 |
| Died | February 10, 1909 (aged 79) |
| Spouse |
Rebecca Jacobs Alwaise
(m. 1859–1909) |
Biography
He was born on July 12, 1829, in Springfield, New York.[2] Dutcher attended the Cazenovia Academy.[2] He served as the New York State Superintendent of Public Works from 1880 to 1883.[1] He died on February 10, 1909, in Brooklyn, New York.[1]