John Cruger was an immigrant to colonial New York with an uncertain place of birth, but his family was originally Danish. In New York from at least 1696, he became a prosperous merchant and established a successful family. He served as an alderman for twenty-two years and as 39th Mayor of New York City from 1739 until his death in 1744. Born: 1678 Died: August 13, 1744 In office: 1739 – January 1, 1744 Wiki link