James McCready (1816–1909)[1] was the fourth mayor of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, and the first Democrat to hold that office. As mayor, McCready appointed the city's first police force.[2]

James McCready
4th Mayor of Indianapolis
In office
1856 – November 8, 1856
Preceded byCaleb Scudder
Succeeded byCharles G. Coulon
Personal details
Born(1816-02-22)February 22, 1816
DiedOctober 9, 1909(1909-10-09) (aged 93)
Political partyDemocratic

References

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  1. ^ Crown Hill Cemetery
  2. ^ St. John, Phillip A. (2002). Marion County Sheriff's Department. Turner Publishing Company. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-56311-760-2.