William Alvord

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William Alvord

In office
December 4, 1871 – November 30, 1873
Preceded by Thomas Henry Selby
Succeeded by James Otis

Born January 3, 1833(1833-01-03)
Albany, New York
Died December 21, 1904 (aged 71)
San Francisco, California


William Alvord (January 3, 1833 - December 21, 1904) was born on January 3, 1833 in Albany, NY. He became the 14th Mayor of San Francisco, serving from December 4, 1871 to November 30, 1873, and died on December 21, 1904 in San Francisco, California of heart failure due to bronchial troubles.


Preceded by
Thomas Henry Selby
Mayor of San Francisco
1871–1873
Succeeded by
James Otis