Charles Willing | |
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Mayor of Philadelphia | |
In office 1748–1749 | |
Preceded by | William Attwood |
Succeeded by | Thomas Lawrence |
In office 1754–1754 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Lawrence |
Succeeded by | William Plumsted |
Personal details | |
Born | Bristol, Somerset | May 18, 1710
Died | November 30, 1754 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | (aged 44)
Resting place | Christ Church Burial Ground |
Spouse |
Anne Shippen (m. 1731) |
Children | 11, including Thomas, James and Mary |
Parent(s) | Thomas Willing Anne Harrison |
Occupation | Merchant, politician |
Charles Willing (May 18, 1710 – November 30, 1754) was an English-born merchant and politician who twice served as the mayor of Philadelphia, from 1748 until 1749 and again in 1754.[1]