John Lawson Lewis (March 26, 1800 – May 15, 1886) was the 17th mayor of New Orleans (April 10, 1854 – June 17, 1856). He had previously served in the Louisiana State Senate and as sheriff of Orleans Parish. During the American Civil War, in the sixth decade of his life, Lewis served in the Confederate Louisiana Militia as a general.[1]
John L. Lewis | |
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| 17th Mayor of New Orleans | |
| In office April 10, 1854 – June 17, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Abdiel Crossman |
| Succeeded by | Charles M. Waterman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1800 |
| Died | May 15, 1886 |
See also
edit- Joshua Lewis (judge), his father
- Thomas J. Lewis, his son
- Michael Monroe Lewis, his 2nd great grandson
References
edit- ^ Online mayoral profile Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine from the Works Progress Administration, transcribed by the New Orleans Public Library; accessed 21 November 2015.
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