John Calhoun (publisher)
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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.
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John Calhoun | |
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Chicago Alderman from the 1st Ward[1] | |
In office 1842–1843 | |
Preceded by | John Davlin/ Charles Follansbee |
Succeeded by | Cyrenus Beers/ Hugh T. Dickey |
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Born | (1808-04-14)April 14, 1808 Watertown, New York |
Died | February 20, 1859(1859-02-20) (aged 50) Chicago, Illinois |
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
Spouse | Pamelia C. Hathaway |
Known for | Founding publisher of the Chicago Democrat |
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