William Glascock
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This article is about the American politician. For the British naval officer and writer, see William Nugent Glascock. For William Glascock (MP), see Newport (Isle of Wight) (UK Parliament constituency).
William Glascock (May 28, 1730 – c. December 23, 1793) served as Chairman of the Executive Council (governor) of Georgia during the American Revolution. He was from Augusta and was a veteran of the French and Indian War, Seminole Wars and the War of 1812. Glascock subsequently served in the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. He was the father of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Sr., and grandfather of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Jr.
Quick Facts 11th Governor of Georgia, Preceded by ...
William Glascock | |
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11th Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 7, 1779 – July 24, 1779 | |
Preceded by | John Houstoun |
Succeeded by | Seth J. Cuthbert |
Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1775 | |
Justice Court of Richmond County | |
In office 1776-1777 | |
Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the State of Georgia | |
In office 1783- | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1730-05-28)May 28, 1730 Richmond County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | c. December 23, 1793(1793-12-23) (aged 63) |
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