American politician
John Berdan
John Berdan, from "Men of northwestern Ohio. A collection of portraits and biographies of well known men in this section of the professional, business and commercial world" 1898
In office 1837–1839Preceded by Office established Succeeded by Hezekiah D. Mason
Born (1798-12-16 ) December 16, 1798New York City , U.S.Died October 11, 1841(1841-10-11) (aged 42) Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo, Ohio , U.S. Political party Whig Profession Politician, businessman, judge
John Berdan (December 16, 1798 – October 11, 1841) was the first mayor of Toledo, Ohio and served two terms in office from 1837 to 1839.
Berdan was born in New York City and lived in Brunswick, Ohio until he moved to Toledo in 1835.[ 1]
Beside his civic duties he was a local businessman and served as Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Lucas County from 1839 to 1841.
Legacy
In 1901 the Berdan Building opened and was named after the city's first mayor.[ 2]
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