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Alexander Loyd
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4th Mayor of Chicago
In office
March 9, 1840 – March 4, 1841
Preceded by Benjamin Wright Raymond
Succeeded by Francis Cornwall Sherman
Chief Engineer of the Chicago Fire Department
In office
1839–1839
Mayor Benjamin Wright Raymond
Preceded by John M. Turner
Succeeded by Alvin Calhoun
Chicago Alderman from the 2nd Ward
In office
1850–1851
Preceded by George W. Snow
Succeeded by Hugh Maher
Chicago Village Trustee
In office
1835–1836
Personal details
Born (1805-08-19)August 19, 1805
Orange County, New York
Died May 7, 1872(1872-05-07) (aged 66)
West Lyons, IL
Resting place Rosehill Cemetery
Political party Democratic
Residences Chicago, Illinois
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Alexander Loyd (sometimes spelled Alexander Lloyd) was an important leader in early Chicago. He was born on August 19, 1805, and passed away on May 7, 1872. Loyd served as the 4th mayor of Chicago, Illinois, from 1840 to 1841. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Loyd's Early Life and Work

Alexander Loyd was born in Orange County, New York. He moved to Chicago in 1833. When he arrived, he started his own shop. Within just four years, he became known as a top builder, carpenter, and contractor in the city.

In 1835, Loyd was chosen to be on the Chicago Board of Trustees. This group helped manage the village before it became a big city. He also joined the volunteer Fire Department. In 1838, he became the Chief Engineer of the fire department, serving for one year.

Becoming Mayor of Chicago

Alexander Loyd became the 4th Mayor of Chicago in 1840. He won the election against the mayor at the time, Benjamin Wright Raymond.

Loyd officially became mayor on March 9, 1840. During his time as mayor, he helped lead the growing city.

His term as mayor ended on March 4, 1841. After him, another Democrat, Francis Cornwall Sherman, took over the office.

After Being Mayor

Even after his time as mayor, Loyd continued to serve Chicago. In 1842, he worked as a Trustee for the 2nd district of the Chicago Schools. This role involved helping to manage the city's schools.

In 1850, an alderman named G. W. Snow resigned from his position. An alderman is like a city council member. Loyd was elected to finish Snow's term, serving for one year as an alderman for the 2nd ward.

Alexander Loyd passed away in 1872. He was buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

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