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Dr. Richard Wayne (April 4, 1804 – June 27, 1858) served as mayor of Savannah, Georgia for four terms: 1844 - 1845, 1848–1851, 1852–1853 and 1857 - 1858. He died while in office.[1]

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.

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Political offices Preceded byWilliam Thorne Williams Mayor of Savannah 1844-1845 Succeeded byHenry Burroughs Preceded byHenry Burroughs Mayor of Savannah 1848-1851 Succeeded byRichard Arnold Preceded byRichard Arnold Mayor of Savannah 1852-1853 Succeeded byJohn Ward Preceded byJames Proctor Screven Mayor of Savannah 1857-1858 Succeeded byThomas Turner


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