Levi Day Boone

1808–1882 (age 74)

Mayor of Chicago

Biography

Levi Day Boone, a Chicago pharmacist turned civic leader, guided the growing city through a challenging moment as mayor, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and disciplined public order.

He worked to strengthen municipal services for a diverse populace, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to a city still defining its future and now interred at Rosehill Cemetery.

Also buried at Rosehill Cemetery

Robert Morris Montgomery
1849–1920 (age 71)
Rosehill Cemetery
Robert Morris Montgomery was an Eaton Rapids resident who lived from 1849 to 1920.
Fred W. Upham
1861–1925 (age 64)
Rosehill Cemetery
Fred W. Upham was a Racine resident who lived from 1861 to 1925.
George Buchanan Armstrong
1822–1871 (age 49)
Rosehill Cemetery
George Buchanan Armstrong was an Armagh resident and 19th-century figure of local prominence.
William R. Ferguson
1900–1967 (age 67)
Rosehill Cemetery
William R. Ferguson (1900-1967) was a Chester Township resident who lived sixty-seven years.
Lyman J. Gage
1836–1927 (age 91)
Rosehill Cemetery
Lyman J. Gage was a DeRuyter-born banker and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury who lived from 1836 to 1927.
Leroy J. Halsey
1812–1896 (age 84)
Rosehill Cemetery
Leroy J. Halsey (1812-1896) was a Richmond-born Chicago businessman and community leader.