J. Young Scammon

Jonathan Young Scammon (July 27, 1812 – March 17, 1890) was an early settler in Chicago, Illinois, arriving in the city in 1835. He went on to become politically important as a lawyer, banker, and newspaper publisher. His first wife was Mary Ann Haven Dearborn, a niece of General Dearborn, with whom he had four children. His second wife was Maria Gardner Wright.

J. Young Scammon
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 56th district
In office
1861–1863
Chicago Alderman from the 1st ward
In office
1845–1846
Serving with Thomas Church
Preceded byJohn P. Chapin and Asher Rossiter
Succeeded byLevi Boone and George Manierre
Chairman of the Chicago Board of School Inspectors
In office
1843–1845
Preceded byWilliam Jones
Succeeded byWilliam Jones
Personal details
Born
Jonathan Young Scammon

(1812-06-27)June 27, 1812
Whitefield, Maine
DiedMarch 17, 1890(1890-03-17) (aged 77)
Chicago, Illinois
Resting placeOak Woods Cemetery
Political party
Spouses
Mary Ann Haven Dearborn
(m. 1837; died 1858)
    Maria Gardner Wright
    (m. 1867)
    Children4
    EducationWaterville College
    OccupationLawyer, banker, publisher
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