John Putnam Chapin
John Putnam Chapin (April 21, 1810 – July 27, 1864) was an American politician. He was the Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1846–1847). He was a member of the Whig Party.
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| 10th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office March 3, 1846 – March 9, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus Garrett |
| Succeeded by | James Curtiss |
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| Born | April 21, 1810 Bradford, Vermont |
| Died | July 27, 1864 (aged 54) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Whig |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Chapin was born on April 21, 1810 in Bradford, Vermont. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Chapin died on July 27, 1864 in Chicago from a heart attack, aged 54.[1]
References
- "Death of an Old Citizen". Chicago Tribune. Chicago. 1864-06-28.
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1 Acting officeholder. 2 Election declared null and void. | |||
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