George W. Towns
George Washington Bonaparte Towns (May 4, 1801 – July 15, 1854) was a United States lawyer, legislator, and politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives on three occasions and was the 39th Governor of Georgia from 1847 to 1851.
George Washington Bonaparte Towns | |
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| 39th Governor of Georgia | |
| In office November 3, 1847 – November 5, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Crawford |
| Succeeded by | Howell Cobb |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – September 1, 1836 | |
| Preceded by | Augustin S. Clayton |
| Succeeded by | Julius C. Alford |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Julius C. Alford |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. King |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office January 5, 1846 – March 4, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant (Initial Rep-Elect Washington Poe never took office) |
| Succeeded by | John W. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1801 Wilkes County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1854 (aged 53) Macon, Georgia, U.S. |
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