John P. Grace
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John P. Grace (1874-1940) was the fifty-first mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, completing two, nonconsecutive terms from 1911 to 1915 and then 1919 to 1923.
Quick Facts 51st Mayor of Charleston, Preceded by ...
John Patrick Grace | |
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51st Mayor of Charleston | |
In office 1911–1915 | |
Preceded by | R. Goodwyn Rhett |
Succeeded by | Tristram T. Hyde |
In office 1919–1923 | |
Preceded by | Tristram T. Hyde |
Succeeded by | Thomas Porcher Stoney |
Personal details | |
Born | (1874-12-30)December 30, 1874 Charleston, South Carolina |
Died | June 25, 1940(1940-06-25) (aged 65) Charleston, South Carolina |
Spouse | Ella Barkley Sullivan |
Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Profession | Lawyer, newspaper publisher |
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Among his administrations' achievements were an extensive street paving program and the construction of the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge, which was dedicated to him.[1]