Pittsburgh
Unlike other early pioneer towns and cities, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania did not allow settlement to city without first being a council led "borough" for a number of years. Partly because of this, Denny instead started his political career in county government serving Pittsburgh.
In 1797, Denny was elected Allegheny County Commissioner. He eventually sought even higher office and ran successfully as Treasurer for the entire county in 1803 and 1808.
Being a Revolutionary War hero, and major patriot force for the frontier front of the War of 1812, Denny ran successfully to become the first mayor of the "city" of Pittsburgh on 19 July 1816.
His term in office saw much progress in the infrastructure of the young city, improving roads and wharves. Citing failing health he retired from public life and the mayor's office on January 14, 1817. He died 21 July 1822, and is interred at Allegheny Cemetery in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
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