13 Facts About James Curtiss

James Curtiss worked for a time at the Portland Argus, then was printer, and eventually editor and publisher of the Eastport Northern Light, a Jackson Democrat newspaper.

In 1834, James Curtiss was under investigation by the Postmaster General for his management of the office.

James Curtiss arrived in Chicago from Eastport, Maine, in 1835 and became editor of the Chicago Democrat.

Almost immediately after his arrival in Chicago James Curtiss began a career of public service.

James Curtiss was appointed to Chicago's first Board of Health.

James Curtiss succeeded Ebenezer Peck as Town Clerk in September 1836.

James Curtiss opened a short-lived law practice with William Stuart in 1836 named Stuart and Curtiss, which was dissolved the following year.

James Curtiss was elected alderman for the 2nd ward in 1838.

James Curtiss lost his bid for reelection in 1848, being defeated by James Hutchinson Woodworth.

James Curtiss's tenure ended on March 14,1848, when Woodworth succeeded him in office.

James Curtiss's tenure ended on March 11,1851, when he was succeed in office by Gurnee.

James Curtiss died on November 2,1859, in Joliet, Illinois, after a long illness.

James Curtiss's funeral was held at the Second Presbyterian Church on Wabash Avenue following the Odd Fellows rites.