James Lowry Jr.
| James Lowry Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of James Lowry Jr., c. 1864–1866 | |
| 25th Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
|
In office 1864–1866 | |
| Preceded by | Benair C. Sawyer |
| Succeeded by | William C. McCarthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1820 Scotland |
| Died |
July 20, 1876 (aged 55/56) St. Louis, Missouri |
James Lowry Jr. (1820 – July 20, 1876) was Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1864 to 1866.
Life
Lowry was born in Scotland in 1820. He owned a foundry and was also a Coal merchant. The city's industries were all booming during Mayor Lowry's term. He would eventually be elected Coroner of Allegheny County.
Lowry died in St. Louis. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Benair C. Sawyer |
Mayor of Pittsburgh 1864–1866 |
Succeeded by William C. McCarthy |
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