William Griggs Stahlnecker served as mayor of Yonkers (1884-86), and then represented New York's 14th District in the United States House of Representatives, (1885-1893).
"William G. Stahlnecker, former mayor of Yonkers, a politician of note, who represents the annex district of New York, is one of the handsomest and most popular men in the social life of the Representatives' circle. In his constituency reside the most opulent and poverty-stricken of New York's population. Among the former was Samuel J. Tilden, and is Jay Gould. Mrs. Stahlnecker, formerly Miss Elizabeth Fairchild, is a lady of great beauty, and one of the favorite married ladies in social life. " -- De Benneville Randolph Keim, Society in Washington, Its Noted Men, Accomplished Women, Established Customs, and Notable Events
