Richard Wayne

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.

References edit

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.

External links edit

Richard Wayne at Find a Grave

Political offices
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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