Richard Wayne
Dr. Richard Wayne (April 4, 1804 – June 27, 1858) served four non-consecutive terms as mayor of Savannah, Georgia: 1844–1845, 1848–1851, 1852–1853 and 1857–1858. He died while in office.
Wayne was the first mayor of Savannah elected by its citizens. Prior to his election, mayors were appointed by the city aldermen. He is buried in Savannah's Laurel Grove Cemetery.
References
- ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Savannah, Georgia". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Marker Monday: Dr. Wm. A. Caruthers (1802-1846): Early American Novelist - Georgia Historical Society". Georgia Historical Society. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- ↑ "A history of the city government of Savannah, Ga., from 1790 to 1901 / compiled from official records by Thomas Gamble, Jr., secretary to the mayor, under direction of the City Council - Digital Library of Georgia". dlg.usg.edu. Retrieved October 28, 2026.
- Gamble, Thomas, Jr., A History of the City Government of Savannah, Ga., from 1790 to 1901, pp. 47–48.
- Gamble, All the Ordinances of the City of Savannah, 1858, p. 318.
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