William Jay Gaynor

American politician; Mayor of New York City from 1910 to 1913
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William Jay Gaynor
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William Jay Gaynor

Summary

William Jay Gaynor is a human[1]. Born in Oriskany[2], he… he was born on February 2, 1849[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on September 10, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oriskany[2], William Jay Gaynor…
  • William Jay Gaynor died in New York City[4].
  • William Jay Gaynor was born on February 2, 1849[3].
  • William Jay Gaynor was born on January 1, 1851[10].
  • William Jay Gaynor died on September 10, 1913[5].
  • William Jay Gaynor is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery[11].
  • William Jay Gaynor's father was Keiron K. Gaynor[12].
  • Among William Jay Gaynor's spouses was Augusta Cole Mayer[13].
  • A child of William Jay Gaynor was Marion Gaynor[14].
  • A child of William Jay Gaynor was Helen Gaynor[15].
  • A child of William Jay Gaynor was Edith Gaynor[16].
  • A child of William Jay Gaynor was Rufus W. Gaynor[17].
  • A child of William Jay Gaynor was Norman Joseph Gaynor[18].
  • A child of William Jay Gaynor was Gertrude Emily Gaynor[19].
  • William Jay Gaynor held citizenship in United States[20].
  • William Jay Gaynor worked as a politician[6].
  • William Jay Gaynor's professions included lawyer[7].
  • William Jay Gaynor worked as a judge[8].
  • William Jay Gaynor held the position of Mayor of New York City[21].
  • William Jay Gaynor is recorded as male[22].
  • William Jay Gaynor's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Jay Gaynor was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • William Jay Gaynor's Commons category is recorded as William Jay Gaynor[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • William Jay Gaynor's family name is recorded as Gaynor[27].

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Origins and Family

William Jay Gaynor's place of birth was Oriskany[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 2, 1849[3] and January 1, 1851[10]. His father was Keiron K. Gaynor[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. William Jay Gaynor held the position of Mayor of New York City[21].

Personal Life

Among William Jay Gaynor's spouses was Augusta Cole Mayer[13]. Children include Marion Gaynor[14], 1897–1944[28], of United States[29]; Helen Gaynor[15], a socialite[30], 1894–1951[31], of United States[32]; Edith Gaynor[16], 1890–1966[33]; Rufus W. Gaynor[17], 1888–1941[34]; Norman Joseph Gaynor[18], 1892–1964[35], of United States[36]; and Gertrude Emily Gaynor[19], 1889–1976[37], of United States[38]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

William Jay Gaynor died on September 10, 1913[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Green-Wood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

William Jay Gaynor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was William Jay Gaynor born?

Born in Oriskany[2], William Jay Gaynor…

Where did William Jay Gaynor die?

William Jay Gaynor passed away in New York City[4].

Who were William Jay Gaynor's parents?

William Jay Gaynor's father was Keiron K. Gaynor[12].

Who was William Jay Gaynor married to?

William Jay Gaynor's spouses include Augusta Cole Mayer[13].

What did William Jay Gaynor do for work?

William Jay Gaynor worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

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  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Oriskany
    Citizenship
    Child Marion Gaynor, Helen Gaynor, Edith Gaynor +4
    Place of burial Green-Wood Cemetery
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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