Thomas Dawson
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General Thomas Dawson represented Greene County, Georgia
in the state legislature.
He served as Captain in the War of 1812
and as Major under General Adams in the Creek War
.
He was the first white child
born in Greene County after it was formed. His parents were George Dawson and Ruth Skidmore. His eight children included William Curran Dawson
.
Greene County, Georgia
Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on February 3, 1786. As of 2000, the population is 14,406. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 15,662. The county seat is Greensboro...
in the state legislature.
He served as Captain in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
and as Major under General Adams 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...
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He was the first white child
First white child
The birth of the first white child was a celebrated occasion across many parts of the New World. Such births are a matter of pride for many townships, and they are commemorated with plaques and monuments at the location of the event. The birth was seen as such an honor that it was at times...
born in Greene County after it was formed. His parents were George Dawson and Ruth Skidmore. His eight children included William Curran Dawson
William Curran Dawson
William Curran Dawson represented Russell County, Alabama in the state legislature in 1855. He fought in the Creek War of 1836 and was a merchant and planter at Glenville, Alabama. He was born in Greene County, Georgia, the son of Thomas Dawson.-References:*...
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