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John Wentworth
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 1st district |
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| In office 1865–1867 |
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| Preceded by | Isaac N. Arnold |
| Succeeded by | Norman B. Judd |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district |
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| In office 1853–1855 |
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| Preceded by | Willis Allen |
| Succeeded by | James H. Woodworth |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district |
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| In office 1843–1851 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Richard S. Molony |
| 19th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1857–1858 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Dyer |
| Succeeded by | John Charles Haines |
| 21st Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1860–1861 |
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| Preceded by | John Charles Haines |
| Succeeded by | Julian Sidney Rumsey |
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| Born | March 5, 1815 Sandwich, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 1888 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic (1843–1855) Republican (1857) |
| Spouse | Roxanna Marie Loomis |
| Residences | Chicago, Illinois |
John Wentworth (March 5, 1815 – October 16, 1888) was an important American politician. He was known for being very tall, earning him the nickname "Long John." He served as the Mayor of Chicago two times and also worked as a Congressman.
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Who Was John Wentworth?
John Wentworth was a well-known figure in Chicago during the 1800s. He was a politician, meaning he worked in government to help lead the city and the country. He was also a newspaper owner, which was a powerful job back then.
Early Life and Education
John Wentworth was born on March 5, 1815, in a town called Sandwich, New Hampshire. He grew up there before going to college. He attended Dartmouth College, a famous school, where he studied and prepared for his future career. After finishing college, he moved to Chicago, which was a rapidly growing city at the time.
Becoming Mayor of Chicago
John Wentworth became the leader of Chicago, known as the Mayor, two different times. His first term was from 1857 to 1858. He served again from 1860 to 1861. As Mayor, he helped guide the city through important changes and growth. Being Mayor meant he was in charge of many things, like city services and planning.
Serving in Congress
Besides being Mayor, John Wentworth also served in the United States Congress. This meant he helped make laws for the entire country. He was a Congressman for Illinois for several terms:
- From 1843 to 1851, representing the 4th congressional district.
- From 1853 to 1855, representing the 2nd congressional district.
- From 1865 to 1867, representing the 1st congressional district.
This shows he was involved in politics for many years, both locally in Chicago and nationally in Washington, D.C.
Later Life and Legacy
John Wentworth was married to Roxanna Marie Loomis. He lived a long life and saw Chicago grow from a small town into a major city. He passed away on October 16, 1888, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 73. His work as Mayor and Congressman helped shape the city and the state of Illinois during a very important time in American history.
