Henry Lang (politician)

Henry Lang (February 7, 1828 – February 18, 1896[1]) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Newark from 1882 to 1884.[2] He left one son William F. Lang.[1]

Henry Lang
19th Mayor of Newark
In office
1882–1884
Preceded byWilliam H. F. Fiedler
Succeeded byJoseph E. Haynes
Personal details
BornFebruary 7, 1828 (1828-02-07)
Died1897 (aged 68–69)
Political partyRepublican

Mr. Lang was born in Scotland and came to New York City at four years of age.[1] At age 15, he began working in Newark at a leather establishment with John R. Crockett.[1] In 1869, he founded a large plant on Plane (now University) and New which manufactured trucks, bags, harnesses, bridles, and other kinds of leather.[1] His business eventually grew to eight buildings.[1]

In 1877, Lang was elected Alderman and two years later Councilman.[1] In 1881 he was elected Mayor.[1] One of his first and most important acts was to "devise a scheme for the paving of Broad and Market streets with the first granite blocks ever laid on those thoroughfares".[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ex-Mayor Lang Dead". Newark Evening News. February 18, 1897.
  2. ^ "A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey: embracing practically two and a ... - Frank John Urquhart, Lewis Historical Publishing Company". 1913. Retrieved 2016-08-29.