American politician (1811–1903) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alson Sherman (April 21, 1811 – September 27, 1903) was an American politician from Chicago who was the Mayor of Chicago from 1844 through 1845.
Alson Sherman | |
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| 8th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office March 10, 1844 – April 2, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus Garrett |
| Succeeded by | Augustus Garrett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1811 Barre, Vermont |
| Died | September 27, 1903 (aged 92) Waukegan, Illinois |
| Political party | Independent Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) |
Aurora Abbott (m. 1833–1883) |
| Children | Alla, Fannie, Kate, Frank, Flora, Walter, Helen, Mary, Nancy, Abijah, Adeline, Marion, Caira, Lucius, |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Sherman was married to April 21, 1811 in Barre, Vermont.[1] He was married to Aurora Abbott from 1833 until her death in 1883. They had 14 children. Sherman died on September 27, 1903 in Waukegan, Illinois, aged 92.
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