Walter S. Gurnee
American politician (1813–1903) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter Smith Gurnee (March 9, 1813 – April 17, 1903) served as Mayor of Chicago (1851–53) for the Democratic Party. The Village of Gurnee, Illinois is named for him. [citation needed]
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Walter Smith Gurnee | |
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14th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office March 11, 1851[1] – March 7, 1853[2] | |
Preceded by | James Curtiss |
Succeeded by | Charles McNeill Gray |
City Treasurer of Chicago[3] | |
In office 1843–1845 | |
Preceded by | Francis Cornwall Sherman |
Succeeded by | William L. Church |
In office 1840–1840 | |
Preceded by | N.H. Bolles |
Succeeded by | N.H. Bolles |
Personal details | |
Born | (1813-03-09)March 9, 1813 Haverstraw, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 17, 1903(1903-04-17) (aged 90)[4] New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Sleepy Hollow, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Augustus C. Gurnee |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
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