In the 1853

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Charles McNeill Gray Charles McNeill Gray (June 13, 1807 – October 17, 1885) served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1853–1854) for the Democratic Party. Biography Charles McNeill Gray was born in Sherburne, New York on June 13, 1807. He arrived in Chicago on Jul ...

defeated Josiah L. James in a

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, winning by a 54-point margin. Incumbent mayor

Walter S. Gurnee Walter Smith Gurnee (March 9, 1813 – April 17, 1903) served as Mayor of Chicago (1851–53) for the Democratic Party. The Village of Gurnee, Illinois is named for him. Biography Gurnee was born in Haverstraw, New York and arrived in Chica ...

did not run for reelection. The election was held on March 14. Josiah L. James was a businessman in the lumber industry.

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