Alexander L. Harris (October 9, 1820 – August 27, 1898) was a Democratic mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, in 1866 and 1868.

Alexander L. Harris
9th Mayor of Kansas City
In office
1868–1869
Preceded byEdward H. Allen
Succeeded byFrancis R. Long
In office
1866–1867
Preceded byPatrick Shannon
Succeeded byEdward H. Allen
Personal details
Born(1820-10-09)October 9, 1820
Tennessee or Kentucky
DiedAugust 27, 1898(1898-08-27) (aged 77)
Political partyDemocratic

Biography

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Harris was born in either Tennessee or Kentucky. He operated a saloon near the Missouri River levee and was councilman from the first ward in 1861–1862.[1]

He was elected mayor in 1866, failed re-election in 1867, and was elected again in 1868.

In 1870 was a deputy sheriff for Jackson County, Missouri, and became a county commissioner (called county judge) in 1871.[citation needed]

He was buried at Union Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.

References

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  1. ^ Green, George Fuller (1968). A Condensed History of the Kansas City Area. Kansas City, MO: Lowell Press. OCLC 40731.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
1866–1867
Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri
1868–1869
Succeeded by