Lorenzo English ( May 22 , 1819 -- March 14 , 1888 ) was a Whig and later Republican politician from the U. S. State of Ohio who served as the 20th mayor of Columbus , Ohio and the 18th person to serve in that office .
Lorenzo English ( May 22 , 1819 -- March 14 , 1888 ) was a Whig and later Republican politician from the U. S. State of Ohio . 
 He served as the 20th mayor of Columbus , Ohio and the 18th person to serve in that office .