William B. Ogden
American politician (1805-1877)
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William Butler Ogden (June 15, 1805 – August 3, 1877) was the first Mayor of Chicago.
William Butler Ogden | |
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| 1st Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1837–1838 | |
| Preceded by | None - position created |
| Succeeded by | Buckner Stith Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1805 Walton, New York |
| Died | August 3, 1877 (aged 72) Fordham Heights, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Mariana Arnot (m. 1875–1877) |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | Real Estate Developer |
Ogden was born on June 15, 1805 in Walton, New York.[1] He was married to Mariana Arnot from 1875 until his death in 1877. They had no children. Butler lost almost everything he had in the Great Chicago Fire. Butler died on August 3, 1877 in Fordham Heights, New York, aged 72.
References
change- ↑ "William Butler Ogden". American Experience. PBS. 2003. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
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