Benjamin Taliaferro
Benjamin Taliaferro (/ˈtɒlɪvər/ TOL-iv-ər; 1750 – September 3, 1821) was an American politician who was a United States Representative from Georgia. He had served in the American Revolutionary War, becoming a captain. An attorney, he was later appointed as a judge of the county court and the Georgia Superior Court. He also served in the Georgia Senate and as a delegate to the state's constitutional convention of 1798.
Benjamin Taliaferro | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1799 – 1802 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Baldwin |
| Succeeded by | David Meriwether |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1750 Amherst County, Virginia, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | September 3, 1821 (aged 70–71) Wilkes County, Georgia, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
| Children | 9 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army Georgia Militia 3rd Division |
| Rank | Captain Major General |
| Commands | 3rd Georgia Division |
| Battles/wars | Princeton |
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