Carter Harrison, Sr.

Carter Henry Harrison, Sr. (February 15, 1825 – October 28, 1893) was an American politician who was mayor of Chicago from 1879 until 1887; he was elected to a fifth term in 1893 but was assassinated before completing his term.

Carter Harrison, Sr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district
In office 1875–1879
Preceded by	Jasper D. Ward
Succeeded by	George R. Davis
29th Mayor of Chicago
In office 1879–1887
Preceded by	Monroe Heath
Succeeded by	John A. Roche
33rd Mayor of Chicago
In office 1893 – 1893 (assassinated in office)
Preceded by	Hempstead Washburne
Succeeded by	George Bell Swift
Personal details
Born	(1825-02-15)February 15, 1825 Fayette County, Kentucky
Died	October 28, 1893(1893-10-28) (aged 68) Chicago, Illinois
Resting place	Graceland Cemetery, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Margaret Sterans, Sophonisba Grayson Preston
Children	William , Caroline Dudley, Carter Henry, Hebe Grayson, Randolf, Harry Grayson, William Preston, Gracie, Edith
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

He previously served two terms in the United States House of Representatives. Harrison was the first cousin twice removed of President William Henry Harrison. He is also related to President Benjamin Harrison. His son, Carter Harrison, Jr. would later become Mayor of Chicago.

Harrison was born on February 15, 1825 in Fayette County, Kentucky. He studied at Yale University. He was married two times and secretly engaged to another before his death. Harrison died on October 28, 1893 after being shot and killed in his home in Chicago, Illinois, aged 68.

Carter Harrison, Sr. Media

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  Frontispiece from A Summer's Outing (1891)

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  Harrison delivers a speech to crowd during "American Cities Day" at the World's Columbian Exposition on October 28, 1893. Harrison was assassinated later that day.

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  Harrison's tomb at Graceland Cemetery