Alexander Loyd
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This article is about the politician Alexander Loyd. For the writer with a similar name, see Lloyd Alexander.
Alexander Loyd (also Alexander Lloyd) (August 19, 1805 – May 7, 1872)[4] served one term as mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1840 until 1841 for the Democratic Party.
Quick Facts 4th Mayor of Chicago, Preceded by ...
Alexander Loyd | |
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4th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office March 9, 1840 – March 4, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Wright Raymond |
Succeeded by | Francis Cornwall Sherman |
Chief Engineer of the Chicago Fire Department[1] | |
In office 1839–1839 | |
Mayor | Benjamin Wright Raymond |
Preceded by | John M. Turner |
Succeeded by | Alvin Calhoun |
Chicago Alderman from the 2nd Ward[2][3] | |
In office 1850–1851 | |
Preceded by | George W. Snow |
Succeeded by | Hugh Maher |
Chicago Village Trustee | |
In office 1835–1836 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-08-19)August 19, 1805 Orange County, New York |
Died | May 7, 1872(1872-05-07) (aged 66) West Lyons, IL |
Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
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