Charles Willing

Charles Willing
Mayor of Philadelphia
In office
1748–1749
Preceded byWilliam Attwood
Succeeded byThomas Lawrence
In office
1754–1754
Preceded byThomas Lawrence
Succeeded byWilliam Plumsted
Personal details
Born(1710-05-18)May 18, 1710
Bristol, Somerset
DiedNovember 30, 1754(1754-11-30) (aged 44)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Resting placeChrist Church Burial Ground
Spouse
Anne Shippen
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(m. 1731)​
Children11, including Thomas, James and Mary
Parent(s)Thomas Willing
Anne Harrison
OccupationMerchant, politician

Charles Willing (May 18, 1710 – November 30, 1754) was an English-born merchant and politician who twice served as the mayor of Philadelphia, from 1748 until 1749 and again in 1754.

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