John Calhoun | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:John_Calhoun.png) | |
| Chicago Alderman from the 1st Ward[1] | |
| In office 1842–1843 Serving with Norman B. Judd | |
| Preceded by | John Davlin/ Charles Follansbee |
| Succeeded by | Cyrenus Beers/ Hugh T. Dickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1808 Watertown, New York |
| Died | February 20, 1859 (aged 50) Chicago, Illinois |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Spouse | Pamelia C. Hathaway |
| Known for | Founding publisher of the Chicago Democrat |
| Signature | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Signature_of_John_Calhoun_(1808%E2%80%931859).png){kind=small} |
John Calhoun (April 14, 1808 – February 20, 1859)[2] was an American publisher and politician from New York. Originally a student of carpentry, Calhoun learned the publishing trade in his hometown of Watertown, New York. After hearing about Chicago from a local, he moved there in 1833. Calhoun established the first paper in Chicago, the Chicago Democrat, which was first issued on November 26, 1833. Calhoun held a monopoly on the trade in Chicago until 1835; the next year he sold it to Long John Wentworth. Later in his life, Calhoun served a number of city and county political positions, including a seat on the Chicago City Council.
- ^ "Centennial List of Mayors, City Clerks, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, and Aldermen, elected by the people of the city of Chicago, from the incorporation of the city on March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1937, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the years during which each official held office". Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
- ^ "John Calhoun". Plainfield Public Library District. Retrieved September 22, 2014.