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

  1. 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