Elbridge Van Syckel Besson
Elbridge Van Syckel Besson  | |
|---|---|
| 14th Mayor of Hoboken | |
| In office April 1878 – April 1880  | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Russel | 
| Succeeded by | John A. O'Neill | 
| 16th Mayor of Hoboken | |
| In office April 1881 – April 1883  | |
| Preceded by | John A. O'Neill | 
| Succeeded by | Herman L. Timken | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Galveston, Texas, U.S. | 
| Died | Hoboken, U.S. | 
| Political party | Republican | 
| Residence | Hoboken, New Jersey | 
Elbridge Van Syckel Besson (December 22, 1839 – 1915) was an American Republican Party politician who served two non-consecutive terms as the 14th and 16th Mayor of Hoboken, New Jersey. He also served a term in the New Jersey General Assembly.