Benjamin Wright Raymond

Benjamin Wright Raymond
3rd and 6th Mayor of Chicago
In office
1842–1843
Preceded byFrancis Cornwall Sherman
Succeeded byAugustus Garrett
In office
1839–1840
Preceded byBuckner Stith Morris
Succeeded byAlexander Loyd
Chicago Alderman from the 3rd Ward[1]
In office
1847–1848
Serving with J. Brinkerhoff
Preceded byJames Curtiss/ Michael Kehoe
Succeeded byWilliam Jones
Personal details
Born(1801-06-15)June 15, 1801
Rome, New York
DiedApril 6, 1883(1883-04-06) (aged 81)
Chicago, Illinois
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery
Political partyWhig
SpouseAmelia Porter
ChildrenGeorge 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.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference centennial was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Obituary". Chicago Daily Tribune. April 6, 1883. p. 2. Retrieved May 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.