The Welsh in The Early History of Chicago
Thomas Jefferson Vance Owen, whose grandparents were from Wales, is considered “The True Founder of Chicago”. He became the first president of the town of Chicago in 1833, and is responsible for sub-dividing the city into sections and towns. In fact, in early Chicago history, some of the city's mayors were of close Welsh heritage, including:
- Buckner Stith Morris 1838-39
- Alexander Loyd 1840-41
- John P. Hopkins 1893-95
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