George Izard

George Izard (October 21, 1776 – November 22, 1828) was a senior officer of the United States Army who served as the second governor of Arkansas Territory from 1825 to 1828. He was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society in 1807.

George Izard
2nd Governor of Arkansas Territory
In office
March 4, 1825  November 22, 1828
PresidentJames Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Preceded byJames Miller
Succeeded byJohn Pope
Personal details
Born(1776-10-21)October 21, 1776
Richmond, England
DiedNovember 22, 1828(1828-11-22) (aged 52)
Little Rock, Arkansas Territory
Cause of deathGout
Resting placeMount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock
34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic-Republican Party
Spouse
Elizabeth Carter Izard
(m. 1803)
Parent(s)Ralph Izard and Alice DeLancey
Alma materCollege of Philadelphia
Occupation
  • Military engineer
  • politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1795–1803
1812–1815
RankMajor-General
WarsWar of 1812
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