William Halsey (1770 – August 16, 1843) was the first Mayor of Newark, New Jersey serving from 1836 to 1837. He was 66 years of age and an attorney when elected. Halsey Street in downtown Newark is named after him. He also served as director of the Newark Aqueduct Company. Footnotes External links http://www.sbhcs.com/hospitals/nbicentrev/history/1900.html Mayors of Newark, New Jersey 1770 births 1843 deaths People from Millburn, New Jersey