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James Lowry, Jr.

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James Lowry, Jr. (1820July 20, 1876), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1864 to 1866. Lowry was born in Scotland in 1820. He owned a foundry and was also a Coal merchant. The city's industries were all booming during Mayor Lowry's term. He would eventually be elected Coroner of Allegheny County. Lowry died in St. Louis. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.

See also: List of Mayors of Pittsburgh
Preceded by
Benjamin C. Sawyer
Mayor of Pittsburgh
1864–1866
Succeeded by
William C. McCarthy

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