Julian Sidney Rumsey facts for kids
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Julian Rumsey
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| 22nd Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office May 6, 1861 – May 5, 1862 |
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| Preceded by | John Wentworth |
| Succeeded by | Francis C. Sherman |
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| Born | April 3, 1823 Batavia, New York |
| Died | April 20, 1886 (aged 63) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residences | Chicago, Illinois |
Julian Sidney Rumsey (born April 3, 1823, in Batavia, New York – died April 20, 1886, in Chicago, Illinois) was an important person in Chicago's history. He served as the mayor of Chicago from 1861 to 1862. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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Julian Rumsey's Early Life and Work
Julian Rumsey moved to Chicago on July 28, 1835. He began working for a shipping company. This company was owned by his uncles. Later, Julian and his brother became partners in the business.
Shipping and Grain Business
Their company, then called Newberry and Dole, made history in September 1839. They sent out the very first shipment of grain from Chicago. In 1852, one of the partners, Dole, retired. The company then became known as Rumsey Brothers. They focused only on the grain commission business. This meant they helped farmers sell their grain.
Rumsey was involved in Chicago's growth for many years. He held several important roles. He was mayor, the county treasurer, and president of the Chicago Board of Trade.
"Father of Grain Inspection"
Julian Rumsey was one of the first members of the Chicago Board of Trade. Thanks to his hard work, a new system was created. This system helped check and sort grain by its quality. This important achievement earned him the nickname "Father of Grain Inspection." This system made sure grain was traded fairly.
Rumsey was always interested in politics. He cared about both national and state issues.
Mayor of Chicago
In 1861, Julian Rumsey was elected mayor of Chicago. He won against Thomas Barbour Bryan. His time as mayor happened just before the American Civil War began.
Supporting the Union
Rumsey worked hard to get people excited about keeping the United States together. He spoke at a large meeting in Metropolitan Hall. This was just a few days after the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter. He gave a powerful speech to encourage his fellow citizens.
He officially became mayor on May 6, 1861. His term as mayor ended on May 5, 1862. Francis C. Sherman then took over as mayor.
After Being Mayor
After his time as mayor, Rumsey continued to be active. He was part of the first committee that helped raise money for the war. He was also on the Republican state committee that same year. During a difficult economic time in 1873, called the Panic of 1873, he was the president of the Corn Exchange National Bank.
Julian Rumsey was buried in Graceland Cemetery in Chicago.
Memorials
A street in Chicago is named after Julian Rumsey. It is called Rumsey Avenue. It runs on the far Southwest Side of the city.
