Augustus Garrett
American politician (1801–1848)
Augustus Garrett (1801 – November 30, 1848) was an American politician who was the Mayor of Chicago, Illinois twice (1843–1844, 1845–1846) for the Democratic Party.
Augustus Garrett | |
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7th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office March 7, 1843 – April 2, 1844 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Wright Raymond |
Succeeded by | Alson Sherman |
9th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office March 10, 1845 – March 3, 1846 | |
Preceded by | Alson Sherman |
Succeeded by | John Putnam Chapin |
Personal details | |
Born | 1801 (month and day unknown) New York City, New York |
Died | November 30, 1848 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 47)
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Eliza Clark (?-1848) (his death) |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Garrett was born in 1801 in New York City, New York. He was married to Elize Clark. They had no children. Garrett died on November 30, 1848 in Chicago, Illinois from a heart attack, aged 47.