David Meriwether (Georgia politician)
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David Meriwether (April 10, 1755 – November 16, 1822) was a United States (U.S.) Congressional Representative from the state of Georgia. U.S. congressman James Meriwether was his son.
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David Meriwether | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
In office December 6, 1802 – March 3, 1807 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Taliaferro |
Succeeded by | George M. Troup |
Speaker Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1797–1800 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Stevens |
Succeeded by | Abraham Jackson |
Presidential Elector - Georgia | |
In office 1817–1821 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1755-04-10)April 10, 1755 Charlottesville, Virginia Colony, British America |
Died | November 16, 1822(1822-11-16) (aged 67) Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Jeffersonian Democratic-Republican |
Children | James Meriwether |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Continental Army Georgia Militia 3rd Division |
Years of service | 1776–1779 Continental Army 1797–1802 Georgia Militia |
Rank | Lieutenant Brigadier General |
Commands | 3rd Georgia Division |
Battles/wars | Monmouth Trenton Brandywine Siege of Savannah |
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