William B. Ogden
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William Butler Ogden (June 15, 1805 – August 3, 1877) was an American politician and railroad executive who served as the first Mayor of Chicago.[2] He was referred to as "the Astor of Chicago."[2] He was, at one time, the city's richest citizen.[3]
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William Butler Ogden | |
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1st Mayor of Chicago | |
In office May 1837 – March 1838 | |
Preceded by | John H. Kinzie (president of town Board of Trustees) |
Succeeded by | Buckner Stith Morris |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office January 1, 1835 – December 31, 1835 | |
Constituency | Delaware County, New York |
Chicago Alderman[1] | |
In office 1847–1848 Serving with Michael McDonald | |
Preceded by | constituency established |
Succeeded by | Samuel McKay |
Constituency | 9th Ward |
In office 1840–1841 Serving with R.J. Hamilton | |
Preceded by | John H. Kinzie/ Buckner Stith Morris |
Succeeded by | George F. Foster/ James J.H. Howe |
Constituency | 6th Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-06-15)June 15, 1805 Walton, New York |
Died | August 3, 1877(1877-08-03) (aged 72) New York City |
Political party | Democratic (Before 1860) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (Beginning in 1860) |
Spouse | Marianna Tuttle Arnot |
Education | New York University Law School |
Occupation | Real Estate Developer |
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