Ebenezer Denny

1761–1822 (age 61)

Mayor

Biography

Ebenezer Denny was a patriot of the American Revolution and a pioneering civic leader in Pittsburgh's early history. He served as the first Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1816 to 1817, helping to establish the foundations of municipal governance for the growing city. Denny's dual legacy as both a Revolutionary War veteran and civic pioneer reflects his dedication to the young nation and his adopted community.