Carter Harrison, Jr. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carter Harrison, Jr.
37th Mayor of Chicago
In office April 15, 1897 – April 10, 1905
Preceded by	George Bell Swift
Succeeded by	Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne
40th Mayor of Chicago
In office April 17, 1911 – April 26, 1915
Preceded by	Fred A. Busse
Succeeded by	William Hale Thompson
Personal details
Born	(1860-04-23)April 23, 1860 Chicago, Illinois
Died	December 25, 1953(1953-12-25) (aged 93) Chicago, Illinois
Resting place	Graceland Cemetery, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Edith Ogden Harrison
Relations	Carter Harrison, Sr. (father)
Children	Carter Harrison V, Edith Ogden Harrison II
Residences	Chicago, Illinois

Carter Henry Harrison, Jr. (April 23, 1860 – December 25, 1953) served as Mayor of Chicago (1897–1905 and 1911–1915). As the City's 30th mayor, he was the first mayor actually born in Chicago. His father was Mayor of Chicago, Carter Harrison, Sr..

Carter was born on April 23, 1860 in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Carter Harrison, Sr. was already the mayor but was assassinated while in office. He was married to Edith Ogden. He had two children. Harrison died on December 25, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois from natural causes, aged 93.

Images for kids

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  Carter and Edith Ogden on a sidewalk (likely near North Rush Street and East Grand Avenue, 1913)

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  The Carter Harrison Crib, a water crib in Chicago