James Curtiss

James Curtiss (also Curtis) (born: April, 1803; died: November 2, 1859; originally buried in City Cemetery). Twice served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1847-1848 and 1850-1851) for the Democratic Party.

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April - 1803 - November 2 - 1859 - City Cemetery - Chicago - Illinois - 1847 - 1848 - 1850 - 1851 - Democratic Party

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Curtiss arrived in Chicago from New York, New York in 1835 and opened a law office. When an addition was added to Chicago in 1839, it was called Carpenter and Curtiss and Curtiss and developer Philo Carpenter.

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New York, New York - 1835 - 1839 - Philo Carpenter

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Originally buried in City Cemetery, when the Cemetery was moved to make way for Lincoln Park, his remains were lost.

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First Inaugural Address

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Second Inaugural Address

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