Joseph Medill
American newspaper editor, publisher, and politician (1823–1899) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American newspaper editor, publisher, and politician (1823–1899) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Medill (April 6, 1823 – March 16, 1899) was a Canadian-American newspaper editor and politician who was the Mayor of Chicago from 1871 through 1873. He left as mayor of Chicago because he was going on a tour to Europe. He left Lester L. Bond as the mayor for 3½ months.
Joseph Medill | |
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26th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office 1871–1873 | |
Preceded by | Roswell B. Mason |
Succeeded by | (Lester L. Bond), Harvey Doolittle Colvin |
Personal details | |
Born | Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada | April 6, 1823
Died | March 16, 1899 75) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Graceland Cemetery, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Fireproof |
Children | Kate Medill Elinor Medill |
Residence | Wheaton, Illinois |
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Medill was born on April 6, 1823 in Saint John, New Brunswick.[1] He was never married. He had 2 children. Medill died on March 16, 1899 in San Antonia, Texas, aged 75.
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