John Pridgeon Jr. was an American businessman and politician who was the mayor of Detroit from 1888 to 1889. He was president of the Pridgeon Transportation Company, a marine transport company.
The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president (1829–1837) and the first Democratic president.
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president (1837–1841).
James K. Polk was the 11th president (1845–1849). He significantly extended the territory of the United States.
Stephen A. Douglas was a United States senator for Illinois.