Elmer Washburn
Elmer Washburn was an American politician. He was the 3rd Director of the United States Secret Service from 1874 through 1876. Before serving as Director of the United States Secret Service, Washburn had headed the Chicago Police Department from 1872 through 1873. He would later run unsuccessfully for mayor of Chicago in 1891.
Elmer Washburn | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Chief of the U.S. Secret Service | |
| In office October 1, 1874 – 1876 | |
| President | Ulysses S. Grant |
| Preceded by | Hiram C. Whitley |
| Succeeded by | James Brooks |
| General Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department | |
| In office July 29, 1872 – December 29, 1873 (interim July 29–August 12, 1872) | |
| Mayor | Joseph Medill Lester L. Bond acting Harvey Doolittle Colvin |
| Preceded by | William Wallace Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Rehm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July, 1839 New York |
| Died | November 24, 1918 Chicago |
Washburn was a member of the illustrious Washburn family.
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