John Gadsden

John Gadsden was the twenty-eighth mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, serving two terms from 1827 to 1829. John Gadsden was born on March 4, 1787, to Philip Gadsden (1761–1824) and Catherine (Edwards) Gadsden (1766–1816). He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1819 and was the U.S. Attorney for South Carolina from 1820 to 1831.[1] On September 3, 1827, Gadsden was elected to a second term as intendent of Charleston, defeating N.G. Cleary by a vote of 655 to 281.[2] He died January 24, 1831, and he is buried at St. Philip's Church in Charleston, South Carolina.[3]

John Gadsden
28th Mayor of Charleston
In office
1827–1829
Preceded byJoseph Johnson
Succeeded byHenry L. Pinckney
Personal details
BornMarch 4, 1787
DiedJanuary 24, 1831
Spouse(s)Ann Margaret Edwards
ProfessionLawyer

References
  1. "Gadsden family of South Carolina". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  2. "City Election". Charleston Mercury. September 4, 1827. p. 2.
  3. "John Gadsden (1787-1831)". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
Preceded by
Joseph Johnson		 Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina
1827–1829		 Succeeded by
Henry L. Pinckney
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