Walter S. Gurnee

Walter S. Gurnee (March 9, 1813 – April 18, 1903) was an American politician. He was the Mayor of Chicago from 1851 through 1853. The town Gurnee, Illinois is named after him. He was a Democrat.

Walter S. Gurnee
14th Mayor of Chicago
In office 1851–1853
Preceded by	James Curtiss
Succeeded by	Charles McNeill Gray
Personal details
Born	(1813-03-09)March 9, 1813 Haverstraw, New York, U.S.
Died	April 18, 1903(1903-04-18) (aged 90) New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Gurnee was born on March 9, 1813 in Haverstraw, New York.^[1] He was raised in Michigan and in Chicago. He was never married and had no children. Gurnee died on April 18, 1903 in New York City, New York from natural causes, aged 90.

References

1. Pierce, Bessie Louise (2007). A History of Chicago: The Beginning of a City, 1673-1848. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. p. 177.

Other websites

• Village of Gurnee, IL history page^{[permanent dead link]}
• 1st Inaugural speech at Chicago Public Library
• 2nd Inaugural speech at Chicago Public Library