John Wentworth (Illinois politician)
John Wentworth (March 5, 1815 – October 16, 1888), nicknamed Long John, was the editor of the Chicago Democrat, publisher of an extensive Wentworth family genealogy, a two-term mayor of Chicago, and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives, both before and after his service as mayor.
John Wentworth | |
|---|---|
| 19th & 21st Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office March 22, 1860 – May 6, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Charles Haines |
| Succeeded by | Julian Sidney Rumsey |
| In office March 10, 1857 – March 2, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Dyer |
| Succeeded by | John Charles Haines |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac N. Arnold |
| Succeeded by | Norman B. Judd |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Willis Allen |
| Succeeded by | James H. Woodworth |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Richard S. Molony |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1815 Sandwich, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1888 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic (1843–1855) Republican (1857) |
| Spouse | Roxanna Marie Loomis |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
After growing up in New Hampshire, he joined the migration west and moved to the developing city of Chicago in 1836, where he made his adult life. Wentworth was affiliated with the Democratic Party until 1855; then he changed to the Republican Party. After retiring from politics, he wrote a three-volume genealogy of the Wentworth family in the United States.
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