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American politician
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Male
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Birth:
18 May 1851(Manhattan)
Death:
18 November 1936(Manhattan)
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Spouse(s):
Edith Claire Bryce
The details
Biography
Introduction
John Sergeant Cram, Sr. (May 18, 1851 - January 18, 1936) was president of the Dock Board and the head of the New York Public Service Commission.
Biography
He was born on May 18, 1851 to Harry Augustus Cram and Katherine Sergeant. He married Edith Claire Bryce on January 17, 1906. He was appointed as the head of the New York Public Service Commission by Charles Seymour Whitman from 1911 to 1916. In 1916 he was replaced by Travis H. Whitney. He died on January 18, 1936 and was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery. His widow died in 1960.