DeWitt Clinton Cregier

DeWitt Clinton Cregier (born June 1, 1829 in New York City , † November 9, 1898 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American politician . Between 1889 and 1891 he was mayor of Chicago.

Career

Nothing is known about DeWitt Cregier's youth and schooling. He was a civil engineer and directed the city of Chicago waterworks for 25 years. He applied for two patents on fire hydrants in 1875 and 1876, which were then introduced in Chicago and can be seen on many ancient cityscapes. He was also a member of the Freemasons and the Democratic Party .

In 1889, Cregier was elected mayor of Chicago to succeed John A. Roche . He held this office between 1889 and 1891. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland appointed him director of the United States Indian Warehouse in Chicago. He died on November 9, 1898 in Chicago, where he was buried.

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SURNAME	Cregier, DeWitt Clinton
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	June 1, 1829
PLACE OF BIRTH	New York City
DATE OF DEATH	November 9, 1898
Place of death	Chicago , Illinois