Johannes Bleecker Jr.

Johannes Bleecker Jr. (1668 — December 20, 1738)[1] was a colonial era merchant and political figure who served as Mayor of Albany, New York.

He was the eldest son of Dutch born Jan Jansen Bleecker (1641–1732) and Grietje "Margaret" Rutse van Schoenderwoert (1647–1733).

[8] During the winter of 1686 to 1687, Bleecker, then 18 and considered an Indian interpreter, accompanied Patrick McGregory in an attempt to establish trade with the Ottawa people.

[11] Bleecker served on the City Council during the 1690s and was an officer in the Albany Militia.

[10] In 1701, Bleecker was appointed Mayor by Acting Governor, John Nanfan, and he served until 1702,[12] when he was succeeded by Albert Janse Ryckman.