Damien Marchessault

Damien Marchessault (or Marchesseau) (April 1, 1818 - January 20, 1868) was Mayor of Los Angeles, California from May 9, 1859 to May 9, 1860 and then again from December 27, 1860 to January 7, 1861. Born in St. Antoine Sur Richelieu, Province of Quebec, Canada, he committed suicide in the Council Room of Los Angeles City Hall.