Wentworth, John, 1815-1888
Variant namesJohn 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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Birth 1815-03-05
Death 1888