John M. Snowden
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John M. Snowden (1776–April 3, 1845), served as Mayor of Pittsburgh City from 1825 to 1828.
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[edit] Early life
Snowden was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a revoltionary war family of patriots. His father was a hero of the war, being imprisoned by the British forces and dying in their custody. His mother was a major advisor to General Washington during his Pennsylvania campaigns. In 1811 Snowden began a printing and book business in Pittsburgh. He eventually started his own newspaper called the "Pittsburgh Mercury". Like his predecessor as Mayor (John Darragh) he used his appointment as President of the Bank of Pittsburgh to launch his mayoral candidancy.
[edit] Pittsburgh politics
Snowden served terms as Allegheny County Recorder and Treasurer before being elected mayor of Pittsburgh in 1825. He served until 1828.
- See also: List of Mayors of Pittsburgh
[edit] Later life
Mayor Snowden died on April 3, 1845 on the city's present day northside.
[edit] Honors
Allegheny County's community Snowden (part of present day South Park Township) was named for John Snowden.
| Preceded by John Darragh |
Mayor of Pittsburgh 1825–1828 |
Succeeded by Magnus K. Murray |
