Robert Gilchrist

Robert Gilchrist

Infobox_Politician
name = Robert Gilchrist


width = 144px
height = 216px
birth_date = c. 1790
birth_place =
death_date = July 11, 1866
death_place = Jersey City, New Jersey
residence = Jersey City, New Jerse]
office = Mayor of Jersey City
order = 8th
term_start = April 19, 1850
term_end = May 2, 1852
predecessor = Henry C. Taylor
successor = David S. Manners
party =
religion =
spouse =
children = Robert Jr. & Mary
website =

Robert Gilchrist was the eighth mayor of Jersey City in New Jersey.

Born around 1790, Gilchrist became the president of the Jersey Board of Selectmen from 1835 to 1836. He succeeded Henry C. Taylor as mayor. He served two years from April 19, 1850 to May 2, 1852. He was succeeded by David S. Manners.

His son Robert Jr. became the Attorney General of New Jersey and served from 1870 to 1875.

ee also

*List of mayors of Jersey City, New Jersey


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