Thomas Dyer
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Thomas Dyer (January 13, 1805 – June 6, 1862) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1856–1857) for the Democratic Party. He also served as the founding president of the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Thomas Dyer | |
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18th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office March 11, 1856[1] – March 10, 1857[2] | |
Preceded by | Levi Boone |
Succeeded by | John Wentworth |
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Born | (1805-01-13)January 13, 1805 Canton, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | June 6, 1862(1862-06-06) (aged 57) Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
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