James Curtiss
James Curtiss ( also Curtis ) ( March 29 , 1806 – November 2 , 1859 ) was an American politician who twice served as Mayor of Chicago , Illinois ( 1847–1848 and 1850–1851 ) for the Democratic Party . 
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