George Walton
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For other people named George Walton, see George Walton (disambiguation).
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George Walton (c. 1749 – February 2, 1804), a Founding Father of the United States, signed the United States Declaration of Independence while representing Georgia in the Continental Congress.[1] Walton also served briefly as the second chief executive of Georgia in 1779 and was again named governor in 1789–1790. In 1795, he was appointed to the U.S. Senate, to complete the unexpired term of a senator who had resigned.
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George Walton | |
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United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office November 16, 1795 – February 20, 1796 | |
Appointed by | George Mathews |
Preceded by | James Jackson |
Succeeded by | Josiah Tattnall |
Acting Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 7, 1789 – November 9, 1790 | |
Preceded by | George Handley |
Succeeded by | Edward Telfair |
Delegate from Georgia to the Continental Congress | |
In office 1776 – 1777, 1780–1781 | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1749 Cumberland County, Virginia |
Died | February 2, 1804 (aged 54–55) Augusta, Georgia |
Political party | Federalist Party |
Relations | The Walton family of Atlanta, Georgia; North Carolina. |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Georgia Militia |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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