Henry Overstolz
American mayor (1821–1887)
Henry Overstolz (born Henry Clemens von Overstolz; July 4, 1821 – November 29, 1887) was the 24th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1876 to 1881. He was a direct descendant of the oldest patrician family of Cologne, Germany (the Cologne patricians). He exerted a wide influence on public thought, public actions, political affairs, and business activity.
Early life
Born in Munster, Kingdom of Prussia on July 4, 1821, to William von Overstoltz and Therese Buse. His father William was born in Duisburg, Westphalia in 1780 and died in St. Louis in 1853. His mother Therese was born in Paderborn, Westphalia in 1790 and died in St. Louis in 1862. Henry moved to St.
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