George R. Gilmer
George Rockingham Gilmer (April 11, 1790 – November 16, 1859) was an American politician. He served two non-consecutive terms as the 34th governor of Georgia, the first from 1829 to 1831 and the second from 1837 to 1839. He also served multiple terms in the United States House of Representatives.
George R. Gilmer | |
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| 34th Governor of Georgia | |
| In office November 4, 1829 – November 9, 1831 | |
| Preceded by | John Forsyth |
| Succeeded by | Wilson Lumpkin |
| In office November 8, 1837 – November 6, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | William Schley |
| Succeeded by | Charles J. McDonald |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | new seat |
| Succeeded by | Seaton Grantland |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st congressional district | |
| In office October 1, 1827 – March 3, 1829 | |
| Preceded by | Edward F. Tattnall |
| Succeeded by | redistricted to at-large |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Crawford |
| Succeeded by | George Cary |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1818–1819 1824 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Rockingham Gilmer April 11, 1790 Lexington, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1859 (age 69) Lexington, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Whig |
| Profession | Soldier, Politician |
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