John Floyd (Georgia politician)
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John Floyd was a United States Representative
from Georgia
. He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina
where he learned carpentry. In 1791, he moved with his father to Camden County, Georgia
and engaged in boat building.
Floyd served in the Creek War
as a brigadier general
in the First Brigade of Georgia Militia
from August 30, 1813 to March 8, 1814 and from October 17, 1814 to March 10, 1815. His wartime experience consisted of expeditions against the Creek Indians.
From 1820 to 1827, Floyd was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives
. From March 4, 1827 to March 3, 1829, Floyd was a member of the United States House of Representatives
. Floyd eventually died near Jefferson, Georgia
. Floyd County, Georgia
is named in his honor.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1711, it is the second-oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. The city's population was 12,361 in the 2010 census. It is located in the Hilton Head Island-Beaufort Micropolitan...
where he learned carpentry. In 1791, he moved with his father to Camden County, Georgia
Camden County, Georgia
Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is one of the original counties of Georgia, created February 5, 1777. As of 2000, the population was 43,664. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 48,689. The county seat is Woodbine.-History:The first European to land...
and engaged in boat building.
Floyd served in the Creek War
Creek War
The Creek War , also known as the Red Stick War and the Creek Civil War, began as a civil war within the Creek nation...
as a brigadier general
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
in the First Brigade of Georgia Militia
1st Brigade Georgia Militia
The 1st Brigade Georgia Militia was raised for service with the Continental Army as part of the Georgia Militia. The regiment was disbanded....
from August 30, 1813 to March 8, 1814 and from October 17, 1814 to March 10, 1815. His wartime experience consisted of expeditions against the Creek Indians.
From 1820 to 1827, Floyd was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Georgia House of Representatives
The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the Georgia General Assembly of the U.S. state of Georgia.-Composition:...
. From March 4, 1827 to March 3, 1829, Floyd was a member of the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. Floyd eventually died near Jefferson, Georgia
Jefferson, Georgia
Jefferson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,825 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County. Jefferson is known for its superior recreation department...
. Floyd County, Georgia
Floyd County, Georgia
Floyd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 90,565. Census estimates for 2007 show a population of 95,618...
is named in his honor.