C. Herman Plautz (October 20, 1844 – 1901) was a German American drug and chemical manufacturer and politician, born in Klein Sabow, Prussia, who served as a member of the City Clerk from 1885 to 1887 and as City Treasurer of Chicago from 1887 to 1889. Prior to entering politics, Plautz was responsible for the foundation of the Chicago Drug and Chemical Company.[1] Plautz died in 1901.[2]

C. Herman Plautz
City Treasurer of Chicago
In office
1887–1889
Preceded byWilliam M. Devine
Succeeded byBernard Roesing
City Clerk of Chicago
In office
1885–1887
Preceded byJohn G. Neumeister
Succeeded byD.W. Nickerson
Personal details
BornOctober 20, 1844
Klein Sabow, Kingdom of Prussia
Died1901
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political partyRepublican

References edit

  1. ^ Ahern, M.L. (1886). Political History of Chicago: (covering the Period from 1837 to 1887) Local Politics from the City's Birth; Chicago's Mayors, Aldermen and Other Officials; County and Federal Officers; the Fire and Police Departments; the Haymarket Horror; Miscellaneous. Donohue & Henneberry. p. 137.
  2. ^ Graf, John (2004). Chicago's Mansions. Arcadia Publishing. p. 64. ISBN 0738533610.