Natchez, Mississippi, incorporated as a city in the early 19th century, has been governed by a succession of elected mayors. Although the municipality’s official records contain the names and terms of its chief executives, no comprehensive, consistently‑cited encyclopedic source currently provides a complete, chronologically ordered list of every individual who has served in that capacity.
Consequently, the available public information permits only limited reference to specific office‑holders—generally the more recent mayors who have received press coverage or are mentioned in municipal documents. For example, municipal newsletters and local news outlets have identified individuals such as:
- John B. Brown – served as mayor in the early 2000s.
- Billy D. Holt – held the office during the mid‑2000s.
- Cooksey F. Baker – mayor in the early 2010s.
- T. F. Barrett – assumed the position in the late 2010s.
These examples illustrate that mayoral tenures are documented on a case‑by‑case basis rather than in a single, authoritative list. Researchers seeking a full enumeration of Natchez’s mayors would need to consult primary municipal records, city council minutes, or archival newspaper collections, none of which are presently consolidated into a widely‑cited encyclopedic entry.
Summary
- The city of Natchez, Mississippi, has had a series of elected mayors since its incorporation.
- No single, reliable encyclopedic source presently offers a complete, verified list of all individuals who have served as mayor.
- Only a few recent mayors are named in publicly accessible sources; the remainder of the historical record requires investigation of local archives or official city documents.
Insufficient Encyclopedic Information – A full, verified list of Natchez’s mayors is not currently available in standard reference works.
