John Ladue
John Ladue | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Detroit | |
| In office 1850–1850 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Howard |
| Succeeded by | Zachariah Chandler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1803 Lansingburgh, New York |
| Died | December 1, 1854 (aged 51) Detroit, Michigan |
| Spouse | Mary Angel |
John Ladue (November 18, 1803 – December 1, 1854)[1] was mayor of Detroit, Michigan in 1850.
Biography
John Ladue was born November, 1803 in Lansingburgh, New York, the son of Peter and Mary Tallman Ladue.[2] In 1827, he married Mary Angel.[2] The couple had four children who outlived their father: John T. E. A. Ladue, Charlotte M. Ladue, George N. Ladue, and Austin Y. Ladue.[2]
In 1847, Ladue moved to Detroit, and began in the business of manufacturing leather and purchasing wool,[2] with a store on Michigan Avenue at Campus Martius Park.[3] He was popular among the business community, and in 1850 was elected mayor.[2]
John Ladue died December 1, 1854.[2]
References
- ^ "Shoe and Leather Politicians". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f Silas Farmer (1889), THE HISTORY OF DETROIT AND MICHIGAN, p. 1039
- ^ Polk's Detroit city directory, R. L. Polk & company, 1852, p. 76
