Joseph Mayo
Joseph Carrington Mayo (November 16, 1795 – August 8, 1872) was a Virginia lawyer and politician. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as attorney for the City of Richmond and as the city's mayor (and chief magistrate) from 1852 through the American Civil War. Mayo surrendered the city to the Union Army on April 3, 1865, and was twice deposed by Union generals during the military occupation and Congressional Reconstruction.
Joseph Carrington Mayo | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Richmond district | |
| In office December 7, 1846 – December 1, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | James Lyons |
| Succeeded by | Thomas P. August |
| 43rd Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
| In office 1853 – July 1, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel T. Pulliam |
| Succeeded by | David J. Saunders |
| 45th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
| In office April 6, 1866 – May 7, 1866 | |
| Preceded by | David J. Saunders |
| Succeeded by | George Chahoon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1795 Henrico County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 1872 (aged 76) Richmond, Virginia |
| Spouse | Mariana Tabb |
| Occupation | lawyer, businessman, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Virginia Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Virginia Militia |
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