Mayor of Savannah 1808; Justice of Inferior Court; Alderman. Owned plantations: Brampton, Retreat, Clifton, Placentia.
In 1820, he built a two-story brick Georgian-style home fronting Liberty Square on the northwest corner. Liberty Square was located where the Chatham County Courthouse and parking garage are now located. The middle of the park would have been where Montgomery Street and President Street intersect. This home was luxuriously furnished and 11 of his slaves were kept here. John P. Williamson's funeral was held in his home and all friends and acquaintances were invited to attend.
Williamson Street in Savannah was named for John Postell Williamson. It was located between Bay Street and River Street on the westside of Savannah, intersecting with West Broad.
Source: John Postell Williamson 1778-1843, by Lori A. Carter 1988, Armstrong State Un., Savannah
In 1820, he built a two-story brick Georgian-style home fronting Liberty Square on the northwest corner. Liberty Square was located where the Chatham County Courthouse and parking garage are now located. The middle of the park would have been where Montgomery Street and President Street intersect. This home was luxuriously furnished and 11 of his slaves were kept here. John P. Williamson's funeral was held in his home and all friends and acquaintances were invited to attend.
Williamson Street in Savannah was named for John Postell Williamson. It was located between Bay Street and River Street on the westside of Savannah, intersecting with West Broad.
Source: John Postell Williamson 1778-1843, by Lori A. Carter 1988, Armstrong State Un., Savannah
Mayor of Savannah 1808; Justice of Inferior Court; Alderman. Owned plantations: Brampton, Retreat, Clifton, Placentia.
In 1820, he built a two-story brick Georgian-style home fronting Liberty Square on the northwest corner. Liberty Square was located where the Chatham County Courthouse and parking garage are now located. The middle of the park would have been where Montgomery Street and President Street intersect. This home was luxuriously furnished and 11 of his slaves were kept here. John P. Williamson's funeral was held in his home and all friends and acquaintances were invited to attend.
Williamson Street in Savannah was named for John Postell Williamson. It was located between Bay Street and River Street on the westside of Savannah, intersecting with West Broad.
Source: John Postell Williamson 1778-1843, by Lori A. Carter 1988, Armstrong State Un., Savannah
In 1820, he built a two-story brick Georgian-style home fronting Liberty Square on the northwest corner. Liberty Square was located where the Chatham County Courthouse and parking garage are now located. The middle of the park would have been where Montgomery Street and President Street intersect. This home was luxuriously furnished and 11 of his slaves were kept here. John P. Williamson's funeral was held in his home and all friends and acquaintances were invited to attend.
Williamson Street in Savannah was named for John Postell Williamson. It was located between Bay Street and River Street on the westside of Savannah, intersecting with West Broad.
Source: John Postell Williamson 1778-1843, by Lori A. Carter 1988, Armstrong State Un., Savannah
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