James Curtiss
James Curtiss (also Curtis; March 29, 1806 – November 2, 1859) was an American politician who twice served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1847–1848 and 1850–1851) for the Democratic Party.
James Curtiss | |
|---|---|
| 11th & 13th | |
| Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office March 12, 1850 – March 11, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | James H. Woodworth |
| Succeeded by | Walter S. Gurnee |
| In office March 9, 1847 – March 14, 1848 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Chapin |
| Succeeded by | James H. Woodworth |
| City Clerk of Chicago | |
| In office 1842–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hoyne |
| Succeeded by | James M. Lowe |
| Chicago Alderman | |
| In office 1846–1847 Serving with John S.C. Hogan | |
| Preceded by | Fancis Edwards/ Francis H. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | J. Brinkerhoff/ Benjamin W. Raymond |
| Constituency | 3rd Ward |
| In office 1838–1839 Serving with John S.C. Hogan | |
| Preceded by | Peter Bolles/ Francis C. Sherman |
| Succeeded by | Eli S. Prescott/ Clement C. Stose |
| Constituency | 2nd Ward |
| Clerk of the Court of Cook County | |
| In office 1845 | |
| Preceded by | inaugural office holder |
| States Attorney | |
| In office 1835 | |
| Town Clerk of Chicago | |
| In office 1836–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Ebenezer Peck |
| Succeeded by | Isaac N. Arnold as Chicago City Clerk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1806 Wethersfield, Connecticut |
| Died | November 2, 1859 (aged 56) Joliet, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Mary Kimball |
| Children | James, Mary Kimball, Sarah, Lucy Maria, Elizabeth, Laura, Charles Chauncy, Laura Minnie, George Warren |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Signature | |
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