Richard Wayne
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Dr. Richard Wayne (April 4, 1804 – June 27, 1858) served as mayor of Savannah, Georgia for four terms: 1844 - 1845, 1848 - 1851, 1852 - 1853 and 1857 - 1858. He died while in office.[1]
Wayne was the first mayor of Savannah elected by its citizens. Prior to his election, mayors were appointed by the city aldermen. He is buried in Savannah's Laurel Grove Cemetery
[edit] References
- Gamble, Thomas, Jr., A History of the City Government of Savannah, Ga., from 1790 to 1901, pp. 47-48.
- Gamble, All the Ordinances of the City of Savannah, 1858, p. 318.
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| Preceded by William Thorne Williams |
Mayor of Savannah 1844-1845 |
Succeeded by Henry Burroughs |
| Preceded by Henry Burroughs |
Mayor of Savannah 1848-1851 |
Succeeded by Richard Arnold |
| Preceded by Richard Arnold |
Mayor of Savannah 1852-1853 |
Succeeded by John Ward |
| Preceded by James Proctor Screven |
Mayor of Savannah 1857-1858 |
Succeeded by Thomas Turner |
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