David Meriwether (Georgia politician)
David Meriwether (April 10, 1755 – November 16, 1822) was a United States (U.S.) Congressional Representative from the state of Georgia. U.S. congressman James Meriwether was his son.
David Meriwether | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
| In office December 6, 1802 – March 3, 1807 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Taliaferro |
| Succeeded by | George M. Troup |
| Speaker Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1797–1800 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Abraham Jackson |
| Presidential Elector - Georgia | |
| In office 1817–1821 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1755 Charlottesville, Virginia Colony, British America |
| Died | November 16, 1822 (aged 67) Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Jeffersonian Democratic-Republican |
| Children | James Meriwether |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army Georgia Militia 3rd Division |
| Years of service | 1776–1779 Continental Army 1797–1802 Georgia Militia |
| Rank | Lieutenant Brigadier General |
| Commands | 3rd Georgia Division |
| Battles/wars | Monmouth Trenton Brandywine Siege of Savannah |
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