James T. Maxfield

James T. Maxfield (March 7, 1827 – May 29, 1878) was an American politician who served as the 16th mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, from 1869 to 1870 and as the 19th mayor of Saint Paul from 1875 until his death in 1878. He previously served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1852 to 1853.

Early life and education Maxfield was born on March 7, 1827, in Norwich, Ohio, where he attended school until the age of 12 and lived until the age of 23. He then went to Goshen, Indiana, where he resided for eight years. Maxfield later moved to Detroit, then Cleveland, before becoming a resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1864.

Career Maxfield served in the Indiana General Assembly from 1852 to 1853. and served as the 19th mayor of Saint Paul from 1875 to 1878. In total, Maxfield was elected to three terms as mayor. becoming the first mayor of Saint Paul to die in office. He was interred at Oakland Cemetery in Saint Paul.