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 | June 15, 1801 Rome, New York |
| Died | April 6, 1883 (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois |
| 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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