John Putnam Chapin | |
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10th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office March 3, 1846 – March 9, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Augustus Garrett |
Succeeded by | James Curtiss |
Personal details | |
Born | Bradford, Vermont | April 21, 1810
Died | July 27, 1864 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 54)
Political party | Whig |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
John Putnam Chapin (April 21, 1810 – July 27, 1864) was an American politician. He was the Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1846–1847). He was a member of the Whig Party.
Chapin was born on April 21, 1810 in Bradford, Vermont. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Chapin died on July 27, 1864 in Chicago from a heart attack, aged 54.[1]