Roger C. Weightman
Roger Chew Weightman | |
|---|---|
| 8th Mayor of the City of Washington, D.C. | |
| In office Sept. 30, 1824 – June 11, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel N. Smallwood |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Gales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1787 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 1876 (aged 88) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Printer/Publisher/Reporter National Intelligencer, politician |
| Known for | Soldier, Banker, Founder St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | U.S. Army District of Columbia Militia |
| Rank | First Lieutenant (U.S. Army) Major General (D.C. Militia) |
| Unit | D.C. Light Horse Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | |
Roger Chew Weightman (June 15, 1787 – February 2, 1876) was an American politician, civic leader, and printer. He was the eighth mayor of Washington, D.C. from 1824 to 1827.