Background
He was born in Williamsville, New York on October 14, 1844.
He was born in Williamsville, New York on October 14, 1844.
In 1869, he established a wholesale coffee, tea, and spice store at 80 Main Street. He was elected mayor of Buffalo on November 6, 1889, as the Democratic candidate. He was reelected to a second term on November 3, 1891.
After his second term was completed, Bishop returned to his private business.
On September 14, 1913, he died in his home and was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.