DeWitt Clinton Cregier
DeWitt Clinton Cregier | |
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| 31st Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1889–1891 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Roche |
| Succeeded by | Hempstead Washburne |
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| Born | June 1, 1829 New York City, New York |
| Died | November 9, 1898 (aged 69) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Sophia Foggin |
| Children | Ten (2 daughters, 8 sons) |
| Residence | Chicago and St. Charles, Illinois |
DeWitt Clinton Cregier (June 1, 1829 – November 9, 1898) was an American politician. He was the mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1889 to 1891. He was a Democrat.
Cregier was born on June 1, 1829 in New York City, New York.[1] He was married to Mary Sophia Foggin. They had ten children. Cregier died on November 9, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois from pneumonia, aged 69. He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Lincoln Square, Chicago.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Biography for DeWitt Clinton Cregier (1829-1898)". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-12-05.
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1 Acting officeholder. 2 Election declared null and void. | |||
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