Alson Sherman

Alson Smith Sherman (April 21, 1811 – September 22, 1903) served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1844–1845) as an Independent Democrat.

Alson Sherman
8th Mayor of Chicago
In office
April 2, 1844  March 10, 1845
Preceded byAugustus Garrett
Succeeded byAugustus Garrett
Chicago Alderman from the 3rd Ward
In office
1842–1843
Serving with John C. Haines
Preceded byE.H. Chapin
Succeeded byJ.L. James
Personal details
Born(1811-04-21)April 21, 1811
Barre, Vermont
Died September 22, 1903(1903-09-22) (aged 92)
Waukegan, Illinois
Political partyIndependent Democrat
SpouseAurora Abbott
ChildrenAlla, Fannie, Kate, Frank, Flora, Walter, Helen, Mary, Nancy, Abijah, Adeline, Marion, Caira, Lucius,
Residence(s)Chicago, Illinois
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