Joseph Habersham
Joseph Habersham (July 28, 1751 – November 17, 1815) was an American businessman, Georgia politician, soldier in the Continental Army, and Postmaster General of the United States.
Joseph Habersham | |
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| 6th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office February 25, 1795 – November 28, 1801 | |
| President | George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson |
| Preceded by | Timothy Pickering |
| Succeeded by | Gideon Granger |
| Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1782 2nd Adjournment - 1782 3rd Adjournment 1785 | |
| 3rd Mayor of Savannah, Georgia | |
| In office 1792 1793 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1751 Savannah, Georgia, British America |
| Died | November 17, 1815 (aged 64) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | Princeton University |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Militia Continental Army |
| Rank | Major Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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