John Jerrison
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| John Jerrison | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1776[1] |
| Died | August 29, 1850 |
| Occupation | Mayor of Pensacola |
| Spouse | Jane |
Captain John Jerrison was twice mayor of Pensacola, from 1825 to 1828, and again from 1829 to 1830.
Early life
In his youth, Jerrison served as a sergeant in the United States Army. After his service concluded, he settled near Fort Benjamin Hawkins in Georgia and worked there as a merchant and contractor. During the War of 1812, Jerrison was a staff officer with the rank of captain. After the war, he settled in Alabama.
In Pensacola
Eventually setting in Pensacola, Jerrison was elected numerous times to Pensacola's Board of Alderman, and twice served as Mayor. At the time of his death, Jerrison was serving as the clerk of the Pensacola Navy Yard.
References
- ↑ Jerrison's epitaph states that he died "aged 74 yrs., 6 mos., 11 days."
| Preceded by: Peter Alba |
Mayor of Pensacola 1825-1828 |
Succeeded by: Benjamin Drake Wright |
| Preceded by: Benjamin Drake Wright |
Mayor of Pensacola 1829-1830 |
Succeeded by: Peter Alba |
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