Walter Smith Gurnee

American politician (1813-1903)
Person human Q295291
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Walter Smith Gurnee

Summary

Walter Smith Gurnee is a human[1]. He was born in Haverstraw[2]. He was born on March 9, 1813[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 18, 1903[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Walter Smith Gurnee was born in Haverstraw[2].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee died in New York City[4].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee was born on March 9, 1813[3].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee died on April 18, 1903[5].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[8].
  • Among Walter Smith Gurnee's spouses was Mary Matilda Coe[9].
  • A child of Walter Smith Gurnee was Augustus C. Gurnee[10].
  • A child of Walter Smith Gurnee was Evelyn Gurnee Scott[11].
  • A child of Walter Smith Gurnee was Walter Smith Gurnee[12].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee worked as a politician[6].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee held the position of Mayor of Chicago[14].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee is recorded as male[15].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's Commons category is recorded as Walter S. Gurnee[18].
  • The cause of death was disease[19].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's family name is recorded as Gurnee[20].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's given name is recorded as Walter[21].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's given name is recorded as Smith[22].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's work location is recorded as Chicago[23].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Walter Smith Gurnee'}[26].
  • Walter Smith Gurnee's sibling is recorded as Denton Gurnee[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Haverstraw[2], Walter Smith Gurnee… he was born on March 9, 1813[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Smith Gurnee's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Mayor of Chicago[14].

Personal Life

Walter Smith Gurnee was married to Mary Matilda Coe[9]. Children include Augustus C. Gurnee[10], 1855–1926[28], of United States[29]; Evelyn Gurnee Scott[11], 1843–1881[30]; and he[12], 1846–1918[31]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[17].

Death and Burial

Walter Smith Gurnee died on April 18, 1903[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was disease[19]. He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Walter Smith Gurnee ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Walter Smith Gurnee born?

Walter Smith Gurnee was born in Haverstraw[2].

Where did Walter Smith Gurnee die?

Walter Smith Gurnee died in New York City[4].

Who was Walter Smith Gurnee married to?

Walter Smith Gurnee's spouses include Mary Matilda Coe[9].

What did Walter Smith Gurnee do for work?

Walter Smith Gurnee worked as politician[6].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · GZWDer · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Aliases
    Member of political party Democratic Party
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