Richard Wayne

Dr. Richard Wayne (April 4, 1804 – June 27, 1858) served as mayor of Savannah, Georgia for four terms: 1844 - 1845, 1848–1851, 1852–1853 and 1857 - 1858. He died while in office.

For other people named Richard Wayne, see Richard Wayne (disambiguation).

Wayne was the first mayor of Savannah elected by its citizens. Prior to his election, mayors were appointed by the city aldermen. He is buried in Savannah's Laurel Grove Cemetery.

References
  • Gamble, Thomas, Jr., A History of the City Government of Savannah, Ga., from 1790 to 1901, pp. 47–48.
  • Gamble, All the Ordinances of the City of Savannah, 1858, p. 318.
Political offices
Preceded by
William Thorne Williams		 Mayor of Savannah
1844-1845		 Succeeded by
Henry Burroughs
Preceded by
Henry Burroughs		 Mayor of Savannah
1848-1851		 Succeeded by
Richard Arnold
Preceded by
Richard Arnold		 Mayor of Savannah
1852-1853		 Succeeded by
John Ward
Preceded by
James Proctor Screven		 Mayor of Savannah
1857-1858		 Succeeded by
Thomas Turner


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