John B. Guthrie | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of John B. Guthrie, c. 1851–1853 | |
| 18th Mayor of Pittsburgh | |
| In office 1851–1853 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Barker |
| Succeeded by | Robert M. Riddle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1807 Kittanning, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 17, 1885 (aged 78) Cresson, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse | Catherine Murray |
| Children | George W. Guthrie |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
John B. Guthrie (July 28, 1807 – August 17, 1885), a Democrat, was twice elected Mayor of Pittsburgh[1] and served from 1851 to 1853.[2]
- ^ Cushing, Thomas B. "History of Allegheny county, Pennsylvania: including its early settlement and progress to the present time ; a description of its historic and interesting localities ; its cities, towns and villages; religious, educational, social and military history ; mining, manufacturing and commercial interests, improvements, resources, statistics, etc. ; also, biographies of many of its representative citizens". Historic Pittsburgh Text Collection. University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ Smith, Percy F. (1901). Notable men of Pittsburgh and vicinity. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh, Digital Research Library. p. 88.