Thomas Winstanley
18th Mayor of Charleston
In office
1804–1805
Preceded byJohn Drayton
Succeeded byCharles Cochran
Personal details
Born1755
DiedNovember 4, 1832
Thomas Winstanley lived at 49 Chapel St., Charleston, South Carolina while serving as intendant of the city.

Thomas Winstanley was the eighteenth intendant (mayor) of Charleston, South Carolina, serving one term between 1804 and 1805.[1] He had been elected as a warden (city council member) for Charleston on September 23, 1801.[2] On October 5, 1803, he was elected intendant pro tem during the absence of the intendant.[3]

Winstanley died on November 4, 1832, and he is buried at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Thomas Winstanley". Halsey Map Project. Preservation Society of Charleston. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  2. ^ "Thomas Winstanley, esq. . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. Charleston, South Carolina. September 24, 1801. p. 3. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  3. ^ "Thomas Winstanley, esq. . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. Charleston, South Carolina. October 7, 1803. p. 3. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  4. ^ "Thomas Winstanley (1755-1832)". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
Preceded byJohn Drayton Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina 1804–1805 Succeeded byCharles Cochran
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