Benjamin Wright Raymond | |
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3rd and 6th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office 1842–1843 | |
Preceded by | Francis Cornwall Sherman |
Succeeded by | Augustus Garrett |
In office 1839–1840 | |
Preceded by | Buckner Stith Morris |
Succeeded by | Alexander Loyd |
Chicago Alderman from the 3rd Ward[1] | |
In office 1847–1848 Serving with J. Brinkerhoff | |
Preceded by | James Curtiss/ Michael Kehoe |
Succeeded by | William Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Rome, New York | June 15, 1801
Died | April 6, 1883 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 81)
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Amelia Porter |
Children | George Lansing Raymond |
Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
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Benjamin Wright Raymond (June 15, 1801 – April 6, 1883[2]) was an American politician who twice served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1839–1840, 1842–1843) for the Whig Party.
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