Boone, Hon. Levi D., M.D.—Since 1836 Dr. Boone has been a resident of Chicago; at present, therefore, one of its oldest, as he is one of its most respected citizens.

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2d  · Daily Baptist Encyclopedia Post by Jim Curran(Image this a Baptist mayor of Chicago!!) Boone, Hon. Levi D., M.D.—Since 1836 Dr. Boone has been a resident of Chicago; at present, therefore, one of its oldest, as he is one of its most respected citizens. He was a native of Kentucky, and grand-nephew of the famous Daniel Boone. He was born Dec. 8, 1808. His father died while the son was still but a boy, his death being the ultimate effect of a wound received at the battle of Horseshoe Bend, in Kentucky. In 1829, Dr. Boone removed to Illinois, his home being first at Edwardsville, where he entered the office of Dr. B. F. Edwards, subsequently at Hillsborough. Upon the breaking out of the Black Hawk war, Dr. Boone at once offered his services, the first man in his county to do so, and in command of a company of cavalry served till the close of the war. In 1836, as men- tioned above, he made his home at Chicago, where he has since resided. Dr. Boone as a physician was successful and be- loved. During the three cholera years, 1848, 1849, and 1850, he served as city physician, filling that position of exposure and exhausting labor to emi- nent acceptance. He was, however, early called to positions of public service apart from his profession : for three terms, a period of six years, as alderman of the city, and in 1855 as mayor. It was during his mayoralty that the improvements of various kinds which so much changed the character of Chi- cago as a place of residence were either commenced or so organized as to secure their rapid prosecution : the high school and reform school were also estab- lished, while in the same period that growth in population began which made Chicago the marvel of American cities. In all posts of public service, and in his relation to public questions of every kind, Dr. Boone has commanded universal respect as a patriotic citizen and an able administrator. During the war, notwithstanding his Southern birth, he took his position upon the right side, and was conspicuous’ by his activity in behalf of the government. Dr. Boone has associated with his medical practice extensive business relations, and of late years these latter have chiefly occupied him. In all such he has ever been respected for his sagacity and integrity, and even amidst the reverses consequent upon disasters that have befallen the city, has borne himself resolutely and with fidelity to every manner of trust. Dr. Boone was one of the earliest members of the First Baptist church in Chicago, and during many years was a deacon in that church,-—one of the most liberal, active, and valued of the entire body. For some years past he has been a member of the Michigan Avenue church. In all the enter- prises of the denomination centering at Chicago he has influentially shared, giving largely of his means and holding a foremost place in all denominational councils. He was one of the incorporators of the university at Chicago, (NOTE: This was an earlier institution not to be confused with the current University of Chicago) and during nearly the entire history of that institution has been perhaps the most influential man upon its board of trustees, contributing generously to its funds. .Among the Baptist laymen of Illinois Dr. Boone’s name should stand with those which it is almost a denomina- tional duty and privilege to hold in lasting remem- brance.From the Baptist Encyclopedia by William Cathcart photo from findagrave