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Philip Becker

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Philip Becker

Birth
Oberotterbach, Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Death
4 Jul 1898 (aged 68)
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
Burial
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
Plot
Sect 12
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32nd & 40th Mayor of Buffalo, New York. Becker initially made his money in the grocery business. In 1867 Becker was instrumental in organizing the German Insurance Company. He was president of the company from 1869 until his death. In 1830 Buffalo's population was nearly half German-born or descendants of German heritage. It was their support which helped elect Becker to the position of mayor, the first German-born mayor of Buffalo.
32nd & 40th Mayor of Buffalo, New York. Becker initially made his money in the grocery business. In 1867 Becker was instrumental in organizing the German Insurance Company. He was president of the company from 1869 until his death. In 1830 Buffalo's population was nearly half German-born or descendants of German heritage. It was their support which helped elect Becker to the position of mayor, the first German-born mayor of Buffalo.

Bio by: James Scott

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: James Scott
  • Added: Oct 7, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7957038/philip-becker: accessed ), memorial page for Philip Becker (25 Apr 1830–4 Jul 1898), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7957038, citing Forest Lawn, Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.