John Floyd (Georgia politician)
American politician, planter and military officer (1769 – 1839) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brigadier-General John Floyd (October 3, 1769 – June 24, 1839) was an American politician, planter and military officer who served in the 1st Brigade of the Georgia Militia during the War of 1812. One of the largest landowners and wealthiest men in Camden County, Georgia, Floyd also served in the Georgia House of Representatives, as well as the United States House of Representatives.[1]
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Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th district, Preceded by ...
John Floyd | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829 | |
Preceded by | At Large districts |
Succeeded by | At Large districts |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from Camden County | |
In office 1820-1826 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1769-10-03)October 3, 1769 Hilton Head, South Carolina |
Died | June 24, 1839(1839-06-24) (aged 69) Camden County, Georgia |
Resting place | Floyd Family Cemetery |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Spouse | Isabella Maria Hazzard |
Children | 12 |
Residence(s) | Fairfield and Bellevue Plantations |
Occupation | Civil Engineer, ship builder, Planter |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Georgia Militia |
Years of service | 1804 – 1815 |
Rank | brigadier general |
Unit | First Brigade of Georgia Militia |
Battles/wars | |
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