William H. Penman

William H. Penman
1st Mayor of East Chicago
In office
1893–1898
Succeeded byWilliam Hale
Personal details
Born(1858-05-18)May 18, 1858
DiedNovember 30, 1917(1917-11-30) (aged 59)
PartyRepublican
SpouseAlice McCoy
ProfessionStorage tank manufacturer

William Hunter Penman (May 18, 1858 – November 30, 1917) was the first known permanent resident of East Chicago, Indiana, and later its first mayor.