New York City Mayor. He was educated in New York City and worked for the George B. Miller & Co., a tobacco dealer, which became famous as one of the first makers of fine cut chewing tobacco. Mickle married George Miller's daughter, and eventually inherited the business, which he renamed A. H. Mickle & Sons. He was a Democrat active in the Tammany Hall organization, and in 1845 he ran for Mayor. He won a plurality in a four-way race, and served one term, 1846 to 1847. He did not run for reelection, and returned to his business interests.
New York City Mayor. He was educated in New York City and worked for the George B. Miller & Co., a tobacco dealer, which became famous as one of the first makers of fine cut chewing tobacco. Mickle married George Miller's daughter, and eventually inherited the business, which he renamed A. H. Mickle & Sons. He was a Democrat active in the Tammany Hall organization, and in 1845 he ran for Mayor. He won a plurality in a four-way race, and served one term, 1846 to 1847. He did not run for reelection, and returned to his business interests.
Bio by: Bill McKern
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