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David P. Forrest

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About David P. Forrest

David P. Forrest was an American prison warden and politician.

David P. Forrest was an American politician from New York.

Life He was Clerk of Schenectady County from 1850 to 1852. He was Mayor of Schenectady in 1859.

He was an Inspector of State Prisons from 1860 to 1862, elected in 1859 on the Republican ticket; and from 1865 to 1867, elected in 1864 on the Union ticket. In 1868, he was Warden of Sing Sing State Prison.

He is associated with the David P. Forrest house at 39 Front Street in Schenectady, New York.

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Important facts

Occupation

Prison warden, politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Warden of Sing Sing prison, Mayor of Schenectady, New York, New York State Prison Inspector

Also known as

David Forrest

Frequently asked questions

Who was David P. Forrest?

American mayor

What was David P. Forrest's occupation?

David P. Forrest was a prison warden and politician.

What nationality was David P. Forrest?

David P. Forrest was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David P. Forrest

· Wikidata: Q14950171

· DBpedia: David P. Forrest

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