Roswell B. Mason

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Roswell B. Mason

In office
1869 – 1871
Preceded by John B. Rice
Succeeded by Joseph Medill

Born September 19, 1805
Died January 1, 1885
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political party Citizens Party
Residence Chicago, Illinois

Roswell B. Mason (September 19, 1805 - January 1, 1892; buried in Rosehill Cemetery) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1869-1871) for the Citizens Party.

During Mason's administration, the Great Chicago Fire occurred.