Alexander Loyd

Alexander Loyd (August 19, 1805 – May 7, 1872^[1]) was an American politician. He served one term as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1840 until 1841 for the Democratic Party.

Alexander Loyd
4th Mayor of Chicago
In office 1840–1841
Preceded by	Benjamin Wright Raymond
Succeeded by	Francis Cornwall Sherman
Personal details
Born	(1805-08-19)August 19, 1805 Orange County, New York
Died	May 7, 1872(1872-05-07) (aged 66) West Lyons, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	(her death)
Children	4
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Loyd was born on August 19, 1805 in Orange County, New York. He was raised in Chicago. He was married until her death. They had four children. Loyd died on May 7, 1872 in West Lyons, Illinois from heart failure, aged 66.