Joel Erhardt
Joel B. Erhardt | |
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Joel B. Erhardt, New York military and political figure | |
| Born | Joel Benedict Erhardt February 21, 1838 Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | September 8, 1909 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery |
| Nationality | German-American |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, civil servant, lawyer and businessman |
| Known for | NYPD police commissioner, Collector of the Port of New York and Republican candidate for the Mayor of New York in 1888. |
| Political party | Republican Party |
| Spouse | Nora Belle Jewett |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Joel Benedict Erhardt (February 21, 1838 – September 8, 1909) was an American politician, civil servant, lawyer and businessman. He served as the police commissioner for the New York Police Department, U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of New York, the Collector of the Port of New York and was the Republican candidate who ran against Hugh J. Grant for the Mayor of New York in 1888.