John Schnierle

John Schnierle
34th Mayor of Charleston
In office
April 18, 1842 – 1846
Preceded byJacob F. Mintzing
Succeeded byThomas Leger Hutchinson
In office
1850–1852
Preceded byThomas Leger Hutchinson
Succeeded byThomas Leger Hutchinson
Personal details
BornMay 15, 1808
Charleston, SC
DiedApril 14, 1861(1861-04-14) (aged 52)
Charleston, South Carolina
SpouseEliza Susan Reed Horsey
ProfessionLawyer

John Schnierle (1808–1861) was the thirty-fourth mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, serving from 1842 to 1846. He was sworn into another term as mayor of Charleston on September 6, 1843.[1] While mayor, he lived at 31 Pitt Street. He died on April 14, 1861. In September 1851, he defeated T. Leger Hutchinson by a vote of 1,334 to 1,282.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Proceedings of Council". Southern Patriot. Charleston, South Carolina. September 7, 1843. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  2. ^ "The election in Charleston, South Carolina". The Daily Picayune. New Orleans, Louisiana. September 12, 1851. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.