Washington Hesing | |
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 Hesing, circa 1881 | |
| Postmaster of Chicago | |
| In office 1893–1897 | |
| Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
| Preceded by | James A. Sexton |
| Succeeded by | Charles U. Gordon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1849 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | December 17, 1897 (aged 48) Chicago, Illinois |
| Resting place | Saint Boniface Cemetery, Chicago |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican (1871-1880) Democratic (1880-1897) |
| Spouse | Henrietta C. Weir |
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| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Profession | Newspaper publisher |
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Washington Hesing (1849-1897) was an American newspaper editor and political figure primarily known for his ownership of the Illinois Staats-Zeitung and his term as postmaster of Chicago during the second term of President Grover Cleveland.