C. Herman Plautz

C. Herman Plautz
City Treasurer of Chicago
In office 1887–1889
Preceded by	William M. Devine
Succeeded by	Bernard Roesing
City Clerk of Chicago
In office 1885–1887
Preceded by	John G. Neumeister
Succeeded by	D.W. Nickerson
Personal details
Born	October 20, 1844 Klein Sabow, Kingdom of Prussia
Died	1901 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political party	Republican

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]

References

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.