James Pitot

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James Pitot (1784 - 1831 ) was the second Mayor of New Orleans.

Born in Normandy and educated in Paris, Pitot's family was of the nobility of France, and fled that nation for the New World with the French Revolution. After his arrival in New Orleans in 1800 he prospered as a merchant.

After the resignation of Etienne de Boré, Pitot was appointed Mayor by Governor William C. C. Claiborne. He served as mayor from 2 June 1804 to 26 July 1805. During his administration the first city charter of New Orleans was enacted.

He later served as a judge.

Pitot's home along Bayou St. John still stands, now a museum, the Pitot House.

[edit] External links

• Pitot biography on New Orleans Public Library site
• Pitot's tenure as mayor (in Kendall's History of Louisiana, Chapter 4)

Preceded by: Etienne de Boré

Mayor of New Orleans 1804–1805

Succeeded by: John Watkins