George M. Bedinger
George Michael Bedinger (December 10, 1756 – December 7, 1843) was an American military officer and politician who came to oppose the expansion of slavery to Kentucky He served in both houses of the Kentucky legislature and in the U.S. Representative from Kentucky. His nephew Henry Bedinger became a pro-slavery congressman from Virginia.
George Michael Bedinger | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Solomon P. Sharp |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Jefferson County | |
| In office January 10, 1838 – January 6, 1839 Serving with John Peter | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Griggs Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Bushrod C. Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Michael Bedinger December 10, 1756 Hanover, Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | December 7, 1843 (aged 86) Blue Licks Springs, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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