William Stormont Hackett
| William Stormont Hackett | |
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Hackett as depicted in 1923's Encyclopedia of Biography of New York.
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| 70th Mayor of Albany, New York | |
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In office January 1, 1922 – March 4, 1926 |
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| Preceded by | James R. Watt |
| Succeeded by | John Boyd Thacher II |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
December 7, 1868 Albany, New York |
| Died | March 4, 1926 (aged 57) Havana, Cuba |
| Resting place |
Albany Rural Cemetery Menands, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Attorney Banker businessman |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
 New York National Guard
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| Years of service | 1890–1899 |
| Rank |
 Sergeant
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| Unit | Company A, 10th Battalion |
William Stormont Hackett (December 7, 1868 – March 4, 1926) was an American lawyer, banker, businessman and politician. A Democrat, he was most notable for serving as mayor of Albany, New York after winning an election in 1921 that ended control of Albany by the Republican organization headed by William Barnes, and established the dominance of the Democratic organization led by Daniel P. O'Connell and Edwin Corning.
Hackett was born in Albany on December 7, 1868, the son of John Hackett and Martha Stormont. His family resided in Albany's South End neighborhood, and Hackett was educated in Albany. He began working while still a boy, including delivering the Albany Evening Journal newspaper, which was later owned by Republican Party leader William Barnes.
After two years at Albany High School, Hackett dropped out in order to begin studying law with a local attorney. He was admitted to the bar, and then practiced law in Albany.
Hackett also joined the New York National Guard, serving in Albany's Company A, 10th Battalion (formerly the Albany Zouave Cadets). He was a member of the unit from 1890 to 1899, and attained the rank of sergeant. Hackett later served as treasurer and president of Company A's veterans association.
A lifelong bachelor, Hackett was a member of the Baptist church, and became a lay preacher. He was also active in the Freemasons, and served as Master of Albany's Masters' Lodge Number 5 from 1900 to 1902. He was Master of the Albany chapter of Rose Croix, and Commander in Chief of the Albany consistory of the Scottish Rite Masons.
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