Lorenzo A. Kelsey | |
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| 10th Mayor of Cleveland | |
| In office 1848–1848 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah A. Harris |
| Succeeded by | Flavel W. Bingham |
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| Born | (1803-02-22)February 22, 1803 Port Leyden, New York |
| Died | February 13, 1890(1890-02-13) (aged 86) Cleveland, Ohio |
| Resting place | Lake View Cemetery,Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sophia Smith |
| Children | seven |
Lorenzo A. Kelsey (February 22, 1803 – February 13, 1890) was the 10thMayor ofCleveland,Ohio in 1848.
Kelsey was born to Eber and Lucy Ann Leete Kelsey inPort Leyden, New York, where he was locally educated. He later moved toYoungstown to work in thelumber industry. Kelsey and his wife, Sophia Smith (1806–1893), fromWindsor, Connecticut, moved to Cleveland in 1837, after which he became the manager of the Cleveland House Hotel. After managing the hotel, Kelsey became captain of theUSS Chesapeake and later the General Harrison. In 1848, Kelsey ran as aDemocraticdark horse candidate due to his lack of political experience and defeated Charles Bradburn and Milo Hickox for the title of mayor. Kelsey returned to the hotel business in 1849 until his retirement. Kelsey died in Cleveland and was buried in theErie Street Cemetery, until his remains were moved toLake View Cemetery in 1903.
Kelsey and Sophia Smith had 7 children: Edgar (who died in infancy), Eugene, Antoinette, Theodore, Ada Helen, Josephine H., and Edgar A.
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| Preceded by | Mayor of Cleveland 1848 | Succeeded by |
