Harvey Doolittle Colvin
Harvey Doolittle Colvin (December 18, 1815 – April 16, 1892) was an American politician. Colvin is best remembered for his stint as mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1873 to 1875 as a member of the People's Party, a pro-liquor factional offshoot of the Republican Party centered in that city.
Harvey Doolittle Colvin | |
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| 27th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office December 1, 1873 – July 24, 1876 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Medill, (Lester L. Bond) |
| Succeeded by | (Thomas Hoyne), Monroe Heath |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1815 Herkimer County, New York, US |
| Died | April 16, 1892 (aged 76) Jacksonville, Florida, US |
| Resting place | Rosehill Cemetery |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
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