Thomas Dyer

For other people named Thomas Dyer, see Thomas Dyer (disambiguation).
Thomas Dyer
18th Mayor of Chicago
In office
1856–1857
Preceded by Levi Boone
Succeeded by John Wentworth
Personal details
Born (1805-01-13)January 13, 1805
Canton, Connecticut
Died June 6, 1862(1862-06-06) (aged 57)
Connecticut, United States
Political party Democratic
Residence Chicago, Illinois

Thomas Dyer (January 13, 1805  June 6, 1862; buried in Connecticut) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1856–1857) for the Democratic Party. He also served as the founding president of the Chicago Board of Trade.


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