Joseph Medill

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
26th Mayor of Chicago
In office 1871–1873
Preceded by	Roswell B. Mason
Succeeded by	(Lester L. Bond), Harvey Doolittle Colvin
Personal details
Born	(1823-04-06)April 6, 1823 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Died	March 16, 1899(1899-03-16) (aged 75) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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.