J. Young Scammon
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Jonathan Young Scammon (July 27, 1812 – March 17, 1890) was an early settler in Chicago, Illinois, arriving in the city in 1835. He went on to become politically important as a lawyer, banker, and newspaper publisher. His first wife was Mary Ann Haven Dearborn, a niece of General Dearborn, with whom he had four children. His second wife was Maria Gardner Wright.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Illinois Senate from the 56th district, Chicago Alderman from the 1st ward ...
J. Young Scammon | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate from the 56th district | |
In office 1861–1863 | |
Chicago Alderman from the 1st ward[1] | |
In office 1845–1846 Serving with Thomas Church | |
Preceded by | John P. Chapin and Asher Rossiter |
Succeeded by | Levi Boone and George Manierre |
Chairman of the Chicago Board of School Inspectors[2] | |
In office 1843–1845 | |
Preceded by | William Jones |
Succeeded by | William Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Jonathan Young Scammon (1812-06-27)June 27, 1812 Whitefield, Maine |
Died | March 17, 1890(1890-03-17) (aged 77) Chicago, Illinois |
Resting place | Oak Woods Cemetery |
Political party | |
Spouses | Mary Ann Haven Dearborn
(m. 1837; died 1858)Maria Gardner Wright
(m. 1867) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Waterville College |
Occupation | Lawyer, banker, publisher |
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