Charles Siedler was the 20th Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey from May 1, 1876 to May 5, 1878.
Background
Charles was the son of Joseph Siedler and Charlotte Hildebrand. His mother died shortly after he was born. He and his father then immigrated to New York City in 1842.
His father died in 1851, forcing Siedler to find work.
Career
He eventually joined the P. Lorillard Tobacco Company in the Bronx. Shortly after in 1872, the company moved to downtown Jersey City. Later, Siedler became the president of the Bergen Savings Bank in Jersey City.
The Republicans, who needed a candidate, talked Siedler into running for mayor of Jersey City.
Siedler was elected as Jersey City"s second Republican mayor and served one two-year term. He was dissatisfied with politics and left after his term was served in 1878.
On October 28, 1879, Siedler married Grace Syms of Hoboken. He retired from P. Lorillard Company in 1894.
He later moved to Bloomfield, New Jersey where he died on June 28, 1921.
Siedler is buried in Bayview/New York Bay Cemetery in Jersey City.