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office, where he commenced his studies Buthe soon

Office where he commenced his studies. Buthe soon
laid aside his law books to take part in the Rsvolu
tionary contest, and embraced the patriotic side
He was engaged in many OF the actions with the
British in the Southern States, holding various mill
tary ranks until he raised to that OF Lieutenant
Colonel. He served under Generals Green aud
Wayne, and was the first American officer who, In
actual command, entered Savannah after the evacua-
ton by the British in 1882 After the war he resided
and practised law at Savannah, and married daugh
ter Of William Young, Esq, an ardent patriot. when
elected to the Legislature, he acted with great mag
Danimty in advocating the release OF the penalties
and coniiscatons against tories. In 1854 he was ap
pointed Colonel and in l7s6 Brigader General
when military duties in Georgia were peculiarly
arduous on account of Indian hosttes When he
thirtyone years of age, in 1885, he was elected
Governor of Georgia but for satisfactory reasons de-
| clined the Office. In 1889 he was elected by the
people of the Eastern district Representative in
the First Congress. Between this period and lsO6 he
held almost every high Office in Georgia, wiz mem
Der of the Legislature, Major General, Delegate to
the State Convention to frame the present consatu
ton of Georgiaof which he wrote the greater part
Presidential Elector, Governor, and United States
Senator. In 1871 General Anthony Wayne. o. the
Revolutionary army, who had become citizen OF
Georgia ran against jackson for Congress. An AMI
mated contest took place, and General Wayne was
returned. jackson contested the seat, and obtained
decision Of the House that General Wayne WIS not
elected. By the casting vote of the Speaker the
House refused 10 declare Jackson elected. Tbs mat
ter was therefore referred TO the people, but Jack
son was chosen United States Senator by the Legis
lature. He resigned his seat in 1876, but fe1
,ffr
commencing March 1901. He died before the ex.
piration his term at Washington, March 10, 1906.
/ GEORGE WALTON was born in Frederick
county, Virginia, ia 174O, and received limited
education. He served as an apprentice to the
trade of carpenter, after which he removed to
Georgia. and studied law with Henry Young, Esq.
lie took an active part on the patriotic side IN the
Revolutionary war, and was chosen delegate to the
Continental Congress, in l776. He was six times
elected member of that body, and his name is
affixed to the Declaration Of Independence. When
Savannah was taken by the British, under Colonel
Campbell, Walton commanded battalion on the
right of the American army. In this battle he was
wouD6ed and taken prisoner. Ia lU9 ne was ex-
changed and in October was eected Governo. OF
Georgia Besides other important offices which ne
held he was Judge OF the Superior Court for fifteen
years, until his death, at Augusta, in February,
| 1901
JOSIAH TATYALL was b,rr at place below sa.
yannah his father vas Colonsl Josiah Tatnail. At
the age Of eighteen he entered the army OF GeneraI
Wayne, near the close of the Revolutionary wa and
no opportunity presented for distinguishing himself
After he was placed in Office and advanced 10 the
station of Brgadier General he rendered important
services during Indian hoAilities. He was several
times elected TO the Legislature and In 1876 was
chosen U. s. Senator for the balance Of the term,
which expired in 1882 H. died in the West Indies
in 1904 and his remains, according TO his dying re-
quest were removed to his native place in Georgia.
ABRAHAM BALDWIN vas native of Connecticut,
! and having removed to Georgia. he took an active
] part in political affairs. lie was member OF the
Continental Congress from 1856 to 1853, and was
also delegate with Colone Few to the Convention
| st Philadelphia in 1877, which formed the United
States Constitution. Having affixed his name to
that instrument, he was chosen one OF the three
members to represent Georgia in the House OF Re-
representatives. in the First Congress. In that b'dy
lie continued 30 f ten years, being i've times
elected by the people, and was one Of the most zeal
Gus Of the opponents OF Wasbngton's aud John
Adamss administrations. In 1893 having been
CHOSEN United States Senator by the Legislature, he
took his seat in that body and reelected, after
six years service for another term. Bot he died in
1907, ana was succeeded BY George Jones, who re.
| ceiyed his appointment from the Governor aud
served until the Legislature elected William II.
Crawford, in November, 1907.
JOHN MLLEDGE was descended from ancestors
who came to Georgia with Gen. Oglethorpe. He
was born in Savannah in 1867, received good edu-
cation, and studied law with the Kings attorney.
He entered into the service OF the country during
the Revolutionary war, and few made more costly
sacrifices in the cause Of the country. Alter the
war he became one Of the leading men OF the day.
| AZ member OF the Legislature, as Governor of
| Georgia, as a member OF both houses Of Congress,
his course gave satisfaction to the people. He was
the frat to advance everything to promote the in
terests Of Georgia. lie sne OF the first in origi-
mating the State University, and distinguished
himself in his opposition u the celebrated va.
ZOO fraud. The present political capital Of
Georgia derives its name from Governor Mil.
ledge. He died at the Sand Hills, near
Augusta, in February, ISIS, ased sixtyone years.
WILLIAM Ii. CRAWFORD was native OF Virginia,
end was born in Amherst county, February "a, 1772.
His ancestors came rom Scotland. His father emf.
grated from Virginia to Edgefdd district, South
Carolina, in l779, and in 1883 he removed to Colum.
ba county, Georgia. where he died five years after
wards. William II. Crawford was o lad during the
revolution and was brought up among scenes Of
pecuniary suffering aud excitement. After the
death of his father Mr. Crawford 10 ORDER to aid ia
the support OF his mothers family devoted himself
TO the occupation of schoonaster until he had an
opportunity Of entering classical academy himself,
being DESTROYS TO become acquainted with the learn.
ed languages. He accordingly became q student in
the academy, where his progress was so great that
lie vas soon employed as an assistant. After two
years spent in this academy he wen. to Augusta,
aud formed correction with Charea TAFT, CATER
wards Judge and US. Senator) in the management
Of be Richmond Academy. In 1899 he removed to
Lexington in 0glethorpe county, and commenced
the practice OF law 1t was not LONG bef ra hia "A,