George W. Towns
American politician (1801–1854) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Washington Bonaparte Towns (May 4, 1801 – July 15, 1854) was a United States lawyer, legislator, and politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives on three occasions and was the 39th Governor of Georgia from 1847 to 1851.
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George Washington Bonaparte Towns | |
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39th Governor of Georgia | |
In office November 3, 1847 – November 5, 1851 | |
Preceded by | George W. Crawford |
Succeeded by | Howell Cobb |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – September 1, 1836 | |
Preceded by | Augustin S. Clayton |
Succeeded by | Julius C. Alford |
In office March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Julius C. Alford |
Succeeded by | Thomas B. King |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd congressional district | |
In office January 5, 1846 – March 4, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Vacant (Initial Rep-Elect Washington Poe never took office) |
Succeeded by | John W. Jones |
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Born | (1801-05-04)May 4, 1801 Wilkes County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | July 15, 1854(1854-07-15) (aged 53) Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
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