John Stephens (June 25, 1835 – unknown) was an American politician who was twice elected as Coroner of Cook County on the Republican ticket. Born to a German American family in Albany, New York, Stephens moved to Chicago with his family when he was four years of age.[1] Prior to his political career, he served in the Chicago Fire Department and as a Sergeant in the Union Army.[2]
John Stephens | |
|---|---|
| Coroner of Cook County | |
| In office 1870–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin L. Cleaves |
| Succeeded by | Emil Dietzsch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1840 Albany, New York |
| Spouse |
Emma Morton (m. 1871–1883) |
References
edit- ^ Ahern, M.L. (1874). The Great Revolution: A History of the Rise and Progress of the People's Party in the City of Chicago and County of Cook. Lakeside Publishing and Printing Company. p. 260. ISBN 9780608433899.
- ^ History of Chicago - From 1857 until the fire of 1871. Chicago: A.T. Andreas. 1885. p. 460.
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