| Roswell B. Mason | |
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| 25th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office 1869–1871 |
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| Preceded by | John B. Rice |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Medill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1805 New Hartford, New York, United States |
| Died | January 1, 1892 (aged 86) 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.
Roswell held a high position with the Illinois Central Railroad until he decided to run to be Mayor of Chicago on a reform ticket.[1] During Mason's administration, the Great Chicago Fire occurred. Mason responded by directing General Philip Sheridan to place the city under martial law.
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