John Milledge

John Milledge (1757 – February 9, 1818) was an American politician. He fought in the American Revolution and later served as United States Representative, 26th Governor of Georgia, and United States Senator. Milledge was a founder of Athens, Georgia, and the University of Georgia. From January to May 1809, Milledge served briefly as President pro tempore of the United States Senate.

John Milledge
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
In office
January 30, 1809 – May 21, 1809
Preceded byStephen R. Bradley
Succeeded byAndrew Gregg
United States Senator
from Georgia
In office
June 19, 1806 – November 14, 1809
Preceded byJames Jackson
Succeeded byCharles Tait
26th Governor of Georgia
In office
November 4, 1802 – September 23, 1806
Preceded byJosiah Tattnall
Succeeded byJared Irwin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799
Preceded byThomas P. Carnes
Succeeded byBenjamin Taliaferro
In office
March 4, 1801 – May 1802
Preceded byJames Jones
Succeeded byPeter Early
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 1st district
In office
November 22, 1792 – March 3, 1793
Preceded byAnthony Wayne
Succeeded byNone, seat eliminated
4th Attorney General of Georgia
In office
1780–1781
Preceded byWilliams Stephens
Succeeded bySamuel Stirk
Personal details
Born1757 (1757)
Savannah, Province of Georgia, British America
Died (aged 60–61)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceGeorgia Militia
RankColonel
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
  • Siege of Savannah
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