Charles Gilpin (mayor)

Charles Gilpin (November 17, 1809 - October 29, 1891) was an American attorney and politician. He served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1851 to 1854 and was the last mayor of the city before the consolidation of Philadelphia.

Charles Gilpin
Mayor of Philadelphia
In office
October 15, 1850  June 13, 1854
Preceded byJoel Jones
Succeeded byRobert T. Conrad
Personal details
Born(1809-11-17)November 17, 1809
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedOctober 29, 1891(1891-10-29) (aged 81)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Resting placeLaurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyWhig, Republican
SpouseSarah Hamilton
ProfessionAttorney
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