Oliver Filley
| Oliver D. Filley | |
|---|---|
| 16th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri | |
|
In office 1858–1861 | |
| Preceded by | Washington King |
| Succeeded by | Daniel G. Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 23, 1806 Bloomfield, Connecticut |
| Died |
August 21, 1881 (aged 75) Hampton, New Hampshire |
| Political party | Republican |
Oliver D. Filley (May 23, 1806 – August 21, 1881) was the 16th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1858 to 1861. He was the first Civil War mayor of St. Louis and he became the first mayor elected for a two-year term under the new City Charter of 1859.[1] He was reluctant to take the position.[2]
Filey ran a successful tinware business in St. Louis. He also contributed financially to Frank P. Blair's antislavery newspaper the St. Louis Union. [2]
As mayor, he headed the movement for arousing and consolidating union sentiment as the chairman for the Committee of Public Safety. The Fire Alarm Telegraph System was completed and put into use during his term in office.[3]
Oliver D. Filley died August 21, 1881 in Hampton, New Hampshire. Interment was in Bellefontaine Cemetery.[3]
References
- ↑ "St. Louis Historic Preservation". stlcin.missouri.org. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
- 1 2 Ravenswaay, Charles Van (1991-01-01). St. Louis: An Informal History of the City and Its People, 1764-1865. Missouri History Museum. ISBN 9780252019159.
- 1 2 Library, St. Louis Public (2001-01-01). "Oliver Dwight Filley". exhibits.slpl.org. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
- "St. Louis Mayors: Oliver D. Filley". St. Louis Public Library. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- "St. Louis Historic Preservation: Filley, Oliver D.". City of St. Louis. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- Oliver Filley at Find a Grave
External links
- Oliver D. Filley at the St. Louis Public Library: St. Louis Mayors website.
- Oliver D. Filley at Missouri History Museum.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Washington King |
Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri 1858–1861 |
Succeeded by Daniel G. Taylor |
