John Calhoun (publisher)
John Calhoun | |
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| 6th Cook County Treasurer | |
| In office May 1838 – June 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Edward E. Hunter |
| Succeeded by | Nathan H. Bolles |
| Chicago Alderman from the 1st ward | |
| In office 1842–1843 Serving with Norman B. Judd | |
| Preceded by | John Davlin/ Charles Follansbee |
| Succeeded by | Cyrenus Beers/ Hugh T. Dickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1808 |
| Died | February 20, 1859 (aged 50) Chicago, Illinois |
| Resting place | Graceland Cemetery |
| Spouse | Pamelia C. Hathaway |
| Known for | Founding publisher of the Chicago Democrat |
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John Calhoun (April 14, 1808 – February 20, 1859) was an American publisher and politician from New York. Originally a student of carpentry, Calhoun learned the publishing trade in his hometown of Watertown, New York. After hearing about Chicago from a local, he moved there in 1833. Calhoun established the first paper in Chicago, the Chicago Democrat, which was first issued on November 26, 1833. Calhoun held a monopoly on the trade in Chicago until 1835; the next year he sold it to Long John Wentworth. Later in his life, Calhoun served a number of city and county political positions, including a seat on the Chicago City Council.