Hempstead Washburne

Hempstead Washburne (November 11, 1851  April 13, 1918) was a Republican attorney and politician from Illinois who served as Mayor of Chicago from 1891 to 1893. He was the son of United States Secretary of State Elihu B. Washburne.

Hempstead Washburne
32nd Mayor of Chicago
In office
April 27, 1891  April 17, 1893
Preceded byDeWitt Clinton Cregier
Succeeded byCarter Harrison Sr.
Personal details
Born(1851-11-11)November 11, 1851
Galena, Illinois
DiedApril 13, 1918(1918-04-13) (aged 66)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Resting placeGraceland Cemetery, Chicago
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAnnie M. Clarke (m. 1883)
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Union College of Law
ProfessionAttorney
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