Charles McNeill Gray

Biography

Charles McNeill Gray served as mayor of Chicago during a pivotal period, guiding the city through the uncertainties of rapid change while maintaining a steady focus on the public welfare. His leadership emphasized fiscal responsibility and confidence in the city’s potential to serve as a beacon of Midwestern opportunity.

Gray remained committed to civic improvement even after his mayoral tenure, supporting public works and charitable causes that benefitted every citizen. He now rests at Graceland Cemetery, remembered as a dedicated steward of the city he loved.