James Hutchinson Woodworth

James H. Woodworth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857
Preceded by	John Wentworth
Succeeded by	John F. Farnsworth
12th Mayor of Chicago
In office March 14, 1848 – March 12, 1850
Preceded by	James Curtiss
Succeeded by	James Curtiss
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 1st ward[1]
In office 1845–1848 Serving with Peter Updike
Preceded by	Levi Boone/ George Manierre
Succeeded by	Edward Manierre
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office 1842–1847
Member of the Illinois State Senate
In office 1839–1842
Personal details
Born	(1804-12-04)December 4, 1804 Greenwich, Washington County, New York
Died	March 26, 1869(1869-03-26) (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Oak Woods Cemetery
Political party	Independent Democrat
Other political affiliations	Republican
Spouse	Almyra Booth
Children	Virginia W Van Wyck, Julia M, Lucius B
Residence(s)	Chicago, Illinois
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James Hutchinson Woodworth (December 4, 1804 – March 26, 1869), was a member of the Illinois State Senate and the Illinois State House of Representatives, served as a Chicago Alderman, was elected to consecutive terms as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1848–1850) as an Independent Democrat, and served one term in the US House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. Woodworth completed his career in Chicago as one of the city's most noteworthy bankers. He is a member of the Woodworth political family.