William Barnett (Georgia politician)
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William Barnett (March 4, 1761 – April 1832) was an American slave owner,[2] politician and soldier.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at large district, Preceded by ...
William Barnett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at large district | |
In office October 5, 1812 – March 3, 1815 | |
Preceded by | Howell Cobb |
Succeeded by | Richard Henry Wilde |
Personal details | |
Born | (1761-03-04)March 4, 1761 Amherst County, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | April 1832 (1832-05) (aged 71) Montgomery County, Alabama, U.S. |
Resting place | Gilmer-Christian-Barnett Cemetery Montgomery County, Alabama |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Meriwether[1] |
Children | 6 |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War *Siege of Yorktown |
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