Isaac R. Harrington
Isaac R. Harrington | |
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Buffalo, New York City Hall Portrait Collection | |
| 11th Mayor of Buffalo, New York | |
| In office March 2, 1841 – March 8, 1842 | |
| Preceded by | Sheldon Thompson |
| Succeeded by | George W. Clinton |
| 9th Postmaster of Buffalo, New York | |
| In office May 17, 1849 – August 20, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Henry K. Smith |
| Succeeded by | James O. Putnam |
| Alderman from Buffalo, New York's Fifth Ward | |
| In office March 5, 1840 – March 1, 1841 Serving with Peter Curtiss | |
| Preceded by | Peter Curtiss, Augustine Kimball |
| Succeeded by | John R. Lee, Henry Roop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1789 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Died | August 20, 1851 (aged 61) Buffalo, New York |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Amanda Lyman (m. 1810-1851, his death) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Vermont |
| Occupation | Businessman Hotelier |
Isaac R. Harrington (December 7, 1789 - August 20, 1851) was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur in Burlington, Vermont and Buffalo, New York. He became active in politics as a Whig and served as mayor of Buffalo from 1841 to 1842.