Washington Barrow
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George Washington Barrow (October 5, 1807 – October 19, 1866) was a slave owner,[1] American politician, a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 8th congressional district; he later fought against the Union as a member of the Confederate Army and was charged with treason.
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Washington Barrow | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Edwin H. Ewing |
Succeeded by | Andrew Ewing |
Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
In office 1860–1861 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-10-05)October 5, 1807 Davidson County, Tennessee |
Died | October 19, 1866(1866-10-19) (aged 59) St. Louis, Missouri |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Anna Marian Shelby Barrow |
Alma mater | University of Nashville |
Profession | newspaper editor
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