Abram Stevens Hewitt was an American politician, educator, ironmaking industrialist, and lawyer who was mayor of New York City for two years from 1887 to 1888. He also twice served as a U.S. Congressman from New York's 10th congressional district and chaired the Democratic National Committee from 1876 to 1877. Born: July 31, 1822 Died: January 18, 1903 In office: January 1, 1887 – December 31, 1888 Wiki link