Samuel Prioleau
| Samuel Prioleau | |
|---|---|
| 26th Mayor of Charleston | |
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In office 1824–1825 | |
| Preceded by | John Geddes |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Profession | lawyer |
Samuel Prioleau was the twenty-sixth mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, serving from 1824 to 1825.
In 1820, Prioleau was elected to serve as a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives for Charleston.[1] He was well suited for service on the Judiciary Committee given his legal training.[2] In 1825, he was made Recorder of the City by the City Council of Charleston.[3]
References
- ↑ "Election Returns". The Pendleton Messenger (Pendleton, South Carolina). November 1, 1820. p. 3. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "The Charleston Delegation". City Gazette and Commercial Daily Advertiser (Charleston, South Carolina). October 2, 1824. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Samuel Prioleau, Esq. was yesterday elected by Council, Record of the City". City Gazette and Comercial Daily Advertiser. August 10, 1825. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
| Preceded by John Geddes |
Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina 1824–1825 |
Succeeded by Joseph Johnson |
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