John Putnam Chapin

John Putnam Chapin (April 21, 1810 – July 27, 1864) was an American politician. He was the Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1846–1847). He was a member of the Whig Party.

John Putnam Chapin
10th Mayor of Chicago
In office March 3, 1846 – March 9, 1847
Preceded by	Augustus Garrett
Succeeded by	James Curtiss
Personal details
Born	(1810-04-21)April 21, 1810 Bradford, Vermont
Died	July 27, 1864(1864-07-27) (aged 54) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Whig
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Chapin was born on April 21, 1810 in Bradford, Vermont. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Chapin died on July 27, 1864 in Chicago from a heart attack, aged 54.^[1]