John B. Guthrie

John B. Guthrie (July 28, 1807 – August 17, 1885), a Democrat, was twice elected Mayor of Pittsburgh[1] and served from 1851 to 1853.[2]

John B. Guthrie
Portrait of John B. Guthrie,
c. 1851–1853
18th Mayor of Pittsburgh
In office
1851–1853
Preceded byJoseph Barker
Succeeded byRobert M. Riddle
Personal details
Born(1807-07-28)July 28, 1807
Kittanning, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 17, 1885(1885-08-17) (aged 78)
Cresson, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s)Catherine Murray
ChildrenGeorge W. Guthrie
Military service
Allegiance United States
Battles/warsMexican–American War

Biography

John Brandon Guthrie was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, the son of shipbuilder James V. Guthrie and Martha Brandon, daughter of Revolutionary War captain John Brandon. When Guthrie was young, his family moved from Armstrong County to Pittsburgh.[3]

Guthrie married Catherine Murray, daughter of Magnus Miller Murray, the lawyer, businessman, and two-time mayor of Pittsburgh.[3] Guthrie served in the Mexican War with the Duquesne Grays. He was appointed "Collector of Customs" for the port of Pittsburgh.

Guthrie served two terms as mayor. During his terms, Guthrie appointed a new police force who ended the lawlessness of 1851 in Pittsburgh.[3] Guthrie was the father of George W. Guthrie, who would also serve as mayor.

Guthrie was a member of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention of 1872–73.[3]

He died in 1885 in Cresson, Pennsylvania. He is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.

See also

  • List of Mayors of Pittsburgh

References

Preceded by
Joseph Barker
Mayor of Pittsburgh
1851–1853
Succeeded by
Robert M. Riddle
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