Julian Rumsey
22nd Mayor of Chicago
In office 1861 – 1862
Preceded by	John Wentworth
Succeeded by	Francis C. Sherman
Born	April 3, 1823 Batavia, New York
Died	April 20, 1889 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political party	Republican
Residence	Chicago, Illinois

Julian Sidney Rumsey (April 3, 1823 in Batavia, New York - April 20, 1886; buried in Graceland Cemetery) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1861-1862) for the Republican Party.

Rumsey arrived in Chicago on July 28, 1835 to work in a shipping company owned by his uncles.

Rumsey Avenue, which runs NE/SW between the intersections of 87th St. & Pulaski and 85th St. & Hamlin, on Chicago's far Southwest Side, is named for him.

[edit] External links

• Inaugural Address
• Julian Sidney Rumsey at Find a Grave

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