Julius A. Lebkuecher
American politician (1844-1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Julius A. Lebkuecher (February 9, 1844 – May 13, 1913) was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Newark from 1894 to 1896.[1]
Quick Facts 21st Mayor of Newark, Preceded by ...
Julius A. Lebkuecher | |
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21st Mayor of Newark | |
In office 1894–1896 | |
Preceded by | Joseph E. Haynes |
Succeeded by | James M. Seymour |
Personal details | |
Born | (1844-02-09)February 9, 1844 Baden, Germany |
Died | May 13, 1913(1913-05-13) (aged 69) Newark, New Jersey |
Political party | Republican |
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Julius was born in Germany in 1844.[2] At age four he moved to Newark and was educated in the public schools of Newark through Barringer High School.[2] He was a jeweler and helped found Kremetz and Company.[2] In 1894, he accepted the Republican nomination for Mayor.[2] He was elected by nearly 5,000 votes.[2]
After his time as Mayor he continued working in jewelry and was president of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission from 1902 to 1913.[3] He left two sons.[3]