Alson Sherman
| Alson Sherman | |
|---|---|
| 8th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office April 2, 1844 – March 10, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus Garrett | 
| Succeeded by | Augustus Garrett | 
| Chicago Alderman | |
| In office 1849–1851 | |
| Preceded by | E.H. Chapin | 
| Succeeded by | J.L. James | 
| Constituency | 5th ward | 
| In office 1842–1843 Serving with Hamilton Barnes | |
| Preceded by | Ira Miltimore/ William S. Stow | 
| Succeeded by | Azel Peck/ Charles Taylor | 
| Constituency | 3rd ward | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1811 Barre, Vermont | 
| Died | September 22, 1903 (aged 92) Waukegan, Illinois | 
| Political party | Independent Democrat | 
| Spouse | Aurora Abbott | 
| Children | Alla, Fannie, Kate, Frank, Flora, Walter, Helen, Mary, Nancy, Abijah, Adeline, Marion, Caira, Lucius, | 
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois | 
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Alson Smith Sherman (April 21, 1811 – September 22, 1903) served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1844–1845) as an Independent Democrat.