John Wentworth

John Wentworth (March 5, 1815 – October 16, 1888) was an American politician. He was the Mayor of Chicago two times.

John Wentworth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district
In office 1865–1867
Preceded by	Isaac N. Arnold
Succeeded by	Norman B. Judd
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district
In office 1853–1855
Preceded by	Willis Allen
Succeeded by	James H. Woodworth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district
In office 1843–1851
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Richard S. Molony
19th Mayor of Chicago
In office 1857–1858
Preceded by	Thomas Dyer
Succeeded by	John Charles Haines
21st Mayor of Chicago
In office 1860–1861
Preceded by	John Charles Haines
Succeeded by	Julian Sidney Rumsey
Personal details
Born	(1815-03-05)March 5, 1815 Sandwich, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died	October 16, 1888(1888-10-16) (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic (1843–1855) Republican (1857)
Spouse(s)	Roxanna Marie Loomis
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Wentworth was born on March 5, 1815 in Sandwhich, New Hampshire. He studied at Dartmouth College. He was married to Roxanna Marie Loomis. Wentworth died on October 16, 1888 in Chicago, Illinois, aged 73.

Other websites

• John Wentworth, "First Inaugural Address", Chicago Public Library
• John Wentworth, "Second Inaugural Address", Chicago Public Library