John Blake Rice

John B. Rice
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1873 – December 17, 1874
Preceded byCharles B. Farwell
Succeeded byBernard G. Caulfield
24th Mayor of Chicago
In office
May 3, 1865 – December 6, 1869
Preceded byFrancis Cornwall Sherman
Succeeded byRoswell B. Mason
Personal details
Born(1809-05-28)May 28, 1809
Easton, Maryland
DiedDecember 17, 1874(1874-12-17) (aged 65)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Ann Warren
Residence(s)Chicago, Illinois
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John Blake Rice (May 28, 1809 – December 17, 1874) was an American male actor, theatrical producer and politician. He served as the mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1865–1869) as a member of the Republican Party.