Thomas Delavall in New York City and Kingston, along with a mill in Yonkers, and land in Gravesend. Delavall was first appointed Receiver-General of New York City in 1664. He was a member of the Governor's Council of Advisors in 1667, and a judge of the province in 1679. He was appointed the second mayor of New York City in 1666, succeeding Thomas Willett. He would be reappointed again in 1671, and lastly again in 1678. Delavall's daughter married William Dervall, another future mayor of the city. Delavall died in 1682 shortly after writing his will. Thomas Delavall Thomas Delavall (also spelled
Mayor of Derry I. In 1613, this post was replaced with that of governor, or mayor, with John Rowley being the first to serve. The City charter of 1665 which provided: During much of its history, it has been held by unionists (largely due to the practice of gerrymandering), but in recent years, the majority of mayors have been Irish nationalists, reflecting the majority of the city's population. From 1921 until 1969, the Mayor was automatically entitled to a seat in the Senate of Northern Ireland. Mayor of Derry The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council is an honorary position bestowed