Isaac R. "Cuff" Harrington (1789–1851) was mayor

Mayor

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 of Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York

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, serving in 1841–1842. He was born in 1789 and came to Buffalo around 1832. He purchased the land along Main and Court Streets and built homes on this property. His home was No. 3 Court Street. In 1833, Harrington purchased the Eagle Tavern from Benjamin Rathbun; one of the best known taverns in the country.

On March 2, 1841, Harrington was elected as a Whig

Whig Party (United States)

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 over Ira A. Blossom. His term ended March 8, 1842. On May 5, 1849, he was appointed to the position of Postmaster of Buffalo

Postmaster

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 and held that position until his death, August 20, 1851. He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery

Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo

Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York was founded in 1849 by Charles E. Clark. It covers over 250 acres and over 152,000 are buried there. Notable graves include U.S. President Millard Fillmore, singer Rick James, and inventor Lawrence Dale Bell...

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