William Curran Dawson
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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
.
Russell County, Alabama
Russell County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel Gilbert C. Russell, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians. As of 2010, the population was 52,947...
in the state legislature in 1855. He fought in the Creek War of 1836
Creek War of 1836
The Creek War of 1836 was a conflict fought between the Muscogee Creek people and non-Native land speculators and squatters in Alabama in 1836....
and was a merchant and planter at Glenville, Alabama
Glenville, Alabama
Glenville is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, United States. Formerly it was in Barbour County.Glenville is located at 32°7'43"N 85°10'37"W; elevation is 461 feet....
. He was born in Greene County, Georgia
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...
, the son of Thomas Dawson
Thomas Dawson
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....
.