James Lowry Jr.

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James Lowry Jr.
File:James Lowry, Jr.jpg
Portrait of James Lowry Jr.,
c. 1864–1866
25th Mayor of Pittsburgh
In office
1864–1866
Preceded byBenair C. Sawyer
Succeeded byWilliam C. McCarthy
Personal details
Born1820
DiedJuly 20, 1876 (aged 55/56)
Resting placeAllegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh

James Lowry Jr. (1820 – July 20, 1876) was an American politician and Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1864 to 1866.

Lowry was born in Scotland in 1820. He owned a foundry and was also a coal merchant. The city's industries were all booming during Mayor Lowry's term. He would eventually be elected Coroner of Allegheny County.

Lowry died in St. Louis. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.

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