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| 1747 |
Born in French Savoy ca. 1747 as a protestant. His family owned interests in shipping and merchantile enterprises. |
| 1770 |
Nicholas and at least two brothers settle in New Orleans during the Spanish era. Their business is at first located on the levee of the city, but moves later to the corner of St. Louis and Chartres. They purchase properties above the city in the vicinity of Girod Street. |
| 1812 September 21 |
Elected mayor of New Orleans over James Pitot 859 to 461, but he does not assume office until October 8, 1812. His hopes of economic growth of New Orleans are crushed by the War of 1812. |
| 1812-1815 |
Other Municipal Officers: Recording Secretary: Peter Missonet; Felix Arnaud Sec.; Maurice Bourgeois Treasurer: Charles L. Blache Surveyor: James Tanesse Physician of Police Jail: Dr. Legier Inspector of Weights: Peyrellade Supt. of Public Works: Peralta , Sr. Overseer of chaingang: T. Hernandez Porter of City Hall: Antonio Caperdonio Syndic (Commissioner) of Upper District: Urbain Gaiennie Syndic of Lower District: Jerome Hinard Syndic of Bayou St. John: François Alpuente, Lecesne City Council First District: Maunsel White; J. R. Grymes; O. H. Spencer Second: Paul Lanusse; Ferdinand Percy; A. C. Chopin Third: Jean Baptiste Dejan Sr.; Honore Landreaux; Pierre Roger Fourth: J. Lanna; Nicholas Lauve; Jean Baptiste Thierry (died); A. Abat Fifth: J. Blanque; Bernard Marigny Sixth: Antoine Carraby; J. Freret Seventh: Chevalier Doricourt; Louis Forcher Eighth: Le Breton Dorgenois; Samuel C. Young Unknown District: Stephen Henderson; Monlon, Jr.; August Macarty. |
| 1814 September 5 |
Re-elected Mayor over Augustin Macarty by 309 votes to 286. He is a staunch Frenchman and a devotee of Napoleon. |
| 1815 September 4 |
Leaves the office of Mayor due to financial reversals |
| 1821 |
Erects a house at 124 Chartres Street, outfits the ship Seraphine and hires Dominique You to rescue Napoleon from St. Helena. Unfortunately news of Napoleon’s death reaches New Orleans before the trip is made. |
| 1824 |
Serves city as an alderman and as a church warden of St. Louis Cathedral. |
| 1837 December 23 |
Writes a holographic will leaving $100,000 to the care of orphans; $30,000 to Charity Hospital; $30,000 to an orphan asylum; $40,000 to Denis Prieur; $50,000 to E. Montamat; $20,000 to E Mazureau; $20,000 to Michoud; $20,000 to A. Fourniere |
| 1840 |
Nicholas Girod dies at age 93, never having married. |