Andrew H. Mickle - Biography

Biography

Andrew Hutchins Mickle was born in New York City. As a young man he married the daughter of George B. Miller, a tobacco dealer, afterwards working in his father in law's firm.

Mickle expanded the George B. Miller & Co. tobacco business, which he eventually inherited, becoming wealthy as a result. He later renamed the business A. H. Mickle & Co.

A Democrat, in 1845 he won election as Mayor of New York City, taking advantage of a three way race to win with a plurality. After serving one two-year term Mickle declined to run for reelection and returned to his business interests.

Mickle died in New York City on January 25, 1863.

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