William Porcher Miles
Former Mayor of Charleston
William Porcher Miles was an American politician who was among the ardent states' rights advocates, supporters of slavery, and Southern secessionists who came to be known as the "Fire-Eaters." Wikipedia
Born: July 4, 1822, Walterboro, SC
Died: May 11, 1899 (age 76 years), Ascension Parish, LA
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives (1862–1865), Representative (1857–1860), and Mayor of Charleston (1855–1857)
Education: College of Charleston