- Collection:
- Savannah Biographies
- Title:
- John Postell Williamson (1778-1843)
- Creator:
- Carter, Lori A.
- Date of Original:
- 1988-10-01
- Subject:
- Biography--Georgia--Savannah
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983
- Medium:
- biographies (literary works)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Upon moving to Savannah Georgia in the late 1700's, John Garnier Williamson was extremely active both politically and socially. His activities laid the foundation for his son, John Postell Williamson (1778-1843). Not only was John P. Williamson the Mayor of Savannah in 1808 and a Justice of the Inferior Court, but he was also an Alderman for several years and a member of countless organizations. In addition to the numerous lots inside and outside of Chatham County, he owned the following plantations during his life Brampton, .Retreat, Clifton, and Placentia. John P. Williamson was married twice: in 1804 to Sarah McQueen and in 1821 to Madeline Julia Dennis. Between his two wives, John P. Wiliiamson had 15 children.
- Metadata URL:
- https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/91
- Additional Rights Information:
- This work is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
- Holding Institution:
- Lane Library (Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus)
- Rights:
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