Charles Gilpin | |
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Mayor of Philadelphia | |
In office October 15, 1850 – June 13, 1854 | |
Preceded by | Joel Jones |
Succeeded by | Robert T. Conrad |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 17, 1809
Died | October 29, 1891 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 81)
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Whig, Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Hamilton |
Profession | Attorney |
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.