Wentworth, John, 1815-1888

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Birth 1815-03-05
Death 1888

Biographical notes:

John Wentworth, Dartmouth Class of 1836; born Sandwich, NH, 1815; lawyer, mayor of Chicago, 1857 and 1860, member of Congress, 1843-51 and 1865-67.

From the description of Letters, 1860-1861, to Richard Yates. (New Hampshire Newsp Project). WorldCat record id: 80527012

Early settler of Chicago who owned much property there, newspaper editor, Democratic and then Republican politician, Congressman, and mayor of Chicago.

From the description of Letters, 1847-1884. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 58967945

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