John Schnierle
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, and is buried at Magnolia Cemetery.[2] In September 1851, he defeated T. Leger Hutchinson by a vote of 1,334 to 1,282.[3]
At least during his second term as mayor of Charleston, Schnierle lived at 31 Pitt Street.
John Schnierle | |
|---|---|
| 34th Mayor of Charleston | |
| In office April 18, 1842 – 1846 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob F. Mintzing |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Leger Hutchinson |
| In office 1850–1852 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Leger Hutchinson |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Leger Hutchinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1808 Charleston, SC |
| Died | April 14, 1861 (aged 52) Charleston, South Carolina |
| Spouse | Eliza Susan Reed Horsey |
| Children | Mary Florantha Schnierle (1839–1929); John Michael Schnierle (1841-?); Hugh Edward Vincent Schnierle (1843-1864); Elizabeth Schnierle (1844-1845); (Helena) Lena Schnierle (1847–1926); Rose Ellen Schnierle (1848-1849); Alice Schnierle Schirmer (1851–1921); Carrie Schnierle Bonnoitt (1853–1922) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
References
- "Proceedings of Council". Southern Patriot. Charleston, South Carolina. September 7, 1843. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- "Gen John Schierle (1808-1861)". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- "The election in Charleston, South Carolina". The Daily Picayune. New Orleans, Louisiana. September 12, 1851. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
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