Benjamin Wright Raymond

Benjamin Wright Raymond (June 15, 1801 – April 6, 1883) was an American politician who twice served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1839–1840, 1842–1843) for the Whig Party.

Benjamin Wright Raymond
3rd Mayor of Chicago
In office 1839–1840
Preceded by	Buckner Stith Morris
Succeeded by	Alexander Loyd
6th Mayor of Chicago
In office 1842–1843
Preceded by	Francis Cornwall Sherman
Succeeded by	Augustus Garrett
Personal details
Born	(1801-06-15)June 15, 1801 Rome, New York
Died	April 6, 1883(1883-04-06) (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Whig
Spouse(s)	Amelia Porter ​ (m. 1835⁠–⁠1883)​ (his death)
Children	George Lansing Raymond
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Raymond was born on June 15, 1801 in Rome, New York.^[1] He studied at St. Lawrence Academy. Raymond was married to Amelia Porter from 1835 until his death in 1883. They had a son, George Lansing. Raymond died on April 6, 1883 in Chicago, Illinois from an illness, aged 81.