Roswell B. Mason

Roswell B. Mason (born September 19, 1805 in New Hartford , Oneida County , New York , † January 1, 1892 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American politician . Between 1869 and 1871 he was mayor of the city of Chicago.

Career

Nothing is known of Roswell Mason's youth and schooling. He later worked as a civil engineer for the railroad. At the Illinois Central Railroad he then held a higher position that is not specified in the sources. Politically, he belonged to the local Citizens Party . In 1869, Mason was elected mayor of Chicago. He held this office until 1871. During this time the Great Fire fell that devastated Chicago in October 1871. To counter the threat of looting and criminal excesses, the mayor arranged for the city to be temporarily placed under martial law and controlled by the United States Army . After serving as mayor, Roswell Mason was no longer politically active. He had eight children with his wife, Harriet L. Hopkins. He died in Chicago on January 1, 1892.

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SURNAME	Mason, Roswell B.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	September 19, 1805
PLACE OF BIRTH	New Hartford , Oneida County , New York
DATE OF DEATH	January 1, 1892
Place of death	Chicago , Illinois