John B. Lamar
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John Basil Lamar (November 5, 1812 ā September 15, 1862) was an American politician, lawyer, and planter.
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John Basil Lamar | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1843 ā July 29, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Butler King |
Succeeded by | Absalom Harris Chappell |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1837-1838 | |
Personal details | |
Born | November 5, 1812 Milledgeville, Georgia |
Died | September 15, 1862(1862-09-15) (aged 49) Crampton's Gap, Maryland |
Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Georgia |
Nationality | United States |
Political party | Democrat Confederate States of America |
Alma mater | Franklin College |
Occupation | Farmer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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