Joseph Johnson | |
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| 27th Mayor of Charleston | |
| In office 1825–1827 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Prioleau |
| Succeeded by | John Gadsden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1776 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina |
| Died | October 6, 1862 Pineville, South Carolina |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Catherine Hannah Bonneau |
| Profession | Physician |
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Joseph Johnson (1776–1862) was the twenty-seventh mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, serving two terms from 1825 to 1827. He was re-elected to his second term on September 4, 1826.[1] He also was the president of the Branch Bank of the United States from 1818 until its close[2] and authored a work titled "Traditions of South Carolina."[3] Johnson died on October 6, 1862, in Pineville, South Carolina[4] and is buried at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Charleston.[5] In his youth he operated the leading drug store in Charleston.[2]
- ^ "The Annual Election for Intendant". City Gazette and Commercial Daily Advertiser. September 5, 1826. p. 2. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ a b "South Carolina Society". The Charleston Mercury. Charleston, South Carolina. October 16, 1862. p. 1. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Death of Dr. Joseph Johnson". The Charleston Mercury. Charleston, South Carolina. October 8, 1862. p. 2. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "DIED, in Pineville, S.C., Monday . . ". The Charleston Mercury. Charleston, South Carolina. October 8, 1862. p. 1. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Dr Joseph Johnson (1776–1862)". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 22, 2014.