Alexander Loyd
American mayor (1805-1872)
Alexander Loyd (August 19, 1805 – May 7, 1872[1]) was an American politician. He served one term as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1840 until 1841 for the Democratic Party.
Alexander Loyd | |
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| 4th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1840–1841 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Wright Raymond |
| Succeeded by | Francis Cornwall Sherman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1805 Orange County, New York |
| Died | May 7, 1872 (aged 66) West Lyons, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | (her death) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Loyd was born on August 19, 1805 in Orange County, New York. He was raised in Chicago. He was married until her death. They had four children. Loyd died on May 7, 1872 in West Lyons, Illinois from heart failure, aged 66.
References
change- ↑ Chicago Tribune Obit, dated May 8, 1872, page 6.
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