Thomas Dyer
Thomas Dyer (January 13, 1805 – June 6, 1862) was an American politician who was mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1856–1857) for the Democratic Party.
Thomas Dyer | |
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18th Mayor of Chicago | |
In office 1856–1857 | |
Preceded by | Levi Day Boone |
Succeeded by | John Wentworth |
Personal details | |
Born | Canton, Connecticut, United States | January 13, 1805
Died | June 6, 1862 Middletown, Connecticut, United States | (aged 57)
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Dyer was born on January 13, 1805 in Canton, Connecticut.[1] He was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Dyer died on June 6, 1862 in Middletown, Connecticut from a heart attack, aged 57.