John Schnierle

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(1861-04-14) (aged 52) Charleston, South Carolina
Spouse	Eliza Susan Reed Horsey
Profession	Lawyer

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.

References

1. "Proceedings of Council". Southern Patriot. Charleston, South Carolina. September 7, 1843. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
2. "Gen John Schierle (1808-1861)". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 21, 2014.
3. "The election in Charleston, South Carolina". The Daily Picayune. New Orleans, Louisiana. September 12, 1851. p. 2. Retrieved January 21, 2014.

Preceded by Jacob F. Mintzing	Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina 1842–1846	Succeeded by Thomas Leger Hutchinson
Preceded by Thomas Leger Hutchinson	Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina 1850–1852	Succeeded by Thomas Leger Hutchinson