Peter G. Camden
American politician (1801–1873)
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Peter G. Camden (May 23, 1801 – July 23, 1873) was the ninth mayor of St. Louis, serving from 1846 to 1847.[1] He was a member of the Know Nothing Party.
Peter G. Camden | |
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Camden in a 1921 publication | |
| 9th Mayor of St. Louis | |
| In office 1846–1847 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Pratte |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Mullanphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1801 |
| Died | July 23, 1873 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
| Party | American |
Camden was born in Amherst County, Virginia on May 23, 1801.[2][3]
Cameen died in Jennings, Missouri on July 23, 1873, and is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, in St. Louis.[3]