| John Stephens | |
|---|---|
| Coroner of Cook County | |
| In office 1870–1874 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin L. Cleaves |
| Succeeded by | Emil Dietzsch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1840 Albany, New York |
| Spouse |
Emma Morton (m. 1871–1883) |
John Stephens (June 25, 1835 – unknown) was an American politician who was twice elected as Coroner of Cook County on the Republican ticket. Born to a German American family in Albany, New York, Stephens moved to Chicago with his family when he was four years of age. Prior to his political career, he served in the Chicago Fire Department and as a Sergeant in the Union Army.
References
- Ahern, M.L. (1874). The Great Revolution: A History of the Rise and Progress of the People's Party in the City of Chicago and County of Cook. Lakeside Publishing and Printing Company. p. 260. ISBN 9780608433899.
- History of Chicago - From 1857 until the fire of 1871. Chicago: A.T. Andreas. 1885. p. 460.
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