John M. Krum
John M. Krum | |
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| 11th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Preceded by | Bryan Mullanphy |
| Succeeded by | James G. Barry |
| 1st Mayor of Alton, Illinois | |
| In office 1837–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Marshall Krum March 10, 1810 |
| Died | September 15, 1883 (aged 73) St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
| Party | Democrat (until Civil War) Republican (after Civil War) |
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John Marshall Krum (March 10, 1810 – September 15, 1883) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician. He served as the 11th mayor of St. Louis, as well as the first mayor of Alton, Illinois. In 1860, he was the chairman of the Credentials Committee at the Democratic National Convention held in Charleston, South Carolina.