Alexander Lloyd

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Alexander Lloyd

Mayor of the City of Chicago
In office
1840 – 1841
Preceded by Benjamin Wright Raymond
Succeeded by Francis Cornwall Sherman

Born August 19, 1805
Died April 7, 1871
Chicago, Illinois
Political party Democrat
Residence Chicago, Illinois

Alexander Lloyd (also Alexander Loyd) (August 19, 1805 - April 7, 1871) who was buried in Graceland Cemetery served as a mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1840-1841) for the Democratic Party.

Irish-born Lloyd arrived in Chicago in 1833 and opened a shop. Within four years, he was considered a principal contractor and builder in Chicago. He served one term as mayor.

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