Samuel Prioleau | |
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26th Mayor of Charleston | |
In office 1824–1825 |
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Preceded by | John Geddes |
Succeeded by | Joseph Johnson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Federalist |
Profession | lawyer |
Samuel Prioleau was the twenty-sixth mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, serving from 1824 to 1825.
In 1820, Prioleau was elected to serve as a representative in the South Carolina House of Representatives for Charleston. He was well suited for service on the Judiciary Committee given his legal training. In 1825, he was made Recorder of the City by the City Council of Charleston.