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
Camden in a 1921 publication
9th Mayor of St. Louis
In office
1846–1847
Preceded byBernard Pratte
Succeeded byBryan Mullanphy
Personal details
Born(1801-05-23)May 23, 1801
DiedJuly 23, 1873(1873-07-23) (aged 72)
Resting placeBellefontaine Cemetery
PartyAmerican

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]

References

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  1. "St. Louis Mayors 1823-1850". St. Louis Public Library. Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  2. "Peter G. Camden". St. Louis Public Library. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  3. 1 2 "Ex-Mayor Camden". Missouri Republican. July 25, 1873. p. 4. Retrieved November 24, 2021 via Newspapers.com.
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