J. Young Scammon
J. Young Scammon | |
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Scammon, circa 1868 | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 56th district | |
| In office 1861–1863 | |
| Chicago Alderman from the 1st ward | |
| In office 1845–1846 Serving with Thomas Church | |
| Preceded by | John P. Chapin and Asher Rossiter |
| Succeeded by | Levi Boone and George Manierre |
| Chairman of the Chicago Board of School Inspectors | |
| In office 1843–1845 | |
| Preceded by | William Jones |
| Succeeded by | William Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jonathan Young Scammon June 27, 1812 Whitefield, Maine |
| Died | March 17, 1890 (aged 77) Chicago, Illinois |
| Resting place | Oak Woods Cemetery |
| Political party | |
| Spouses | Mary Ann Haven Dearborn
(m. 1837; died 1858)Maria Gardner Wright
(m. 1867) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Waterville College |
| Occupation | Lawyer, banker, publisher |
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Jonathan Young Scammon (July 27, 1812 – March 17, 1890) was an early settler in Chicago, Illinois, arriving in the city in 1835. He went on to become politically important as a lawyer, banker, and newspaper publisher. His first wife was Mary Ann Haven Dearborn, a niece of General Henry Dearborn, with whom he had four children. His second wife was Maria Gardner Wright.