James Harper (James Harper)

James Harper

New York City Mayor, Businessman. Along with his brothers Joseph, Fletcher and John, he founded Harper and Brothers Publishing, which is today Harper Collins, the 5th largest publisher in the world. He served a single term as Mayor of New York City from 1844 to 1845.  Family links:  Children:  Philip Jacob Arcularius Harper (1824 – 1896)* *Calculated relationship

Born

  • April, 13, 1795
  • USA

Died

  • March, 03, 1869
  • USA

Cemetery

  • Green-Wood Cemetery
  • USA

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