About John Houstoun

John Houstoun was an American lawyer and statesman from Savannah, Georgia. He was one of the original Sons of Liberty and also a delegate for Georgia in the Second Continental Congress in 1775. He was the governor of Georgia from 1778 – 1779 and again from 1784 – 1785.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: Governor of Georgia
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 31, 1744
Died: July 20, 1796

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John Houstoun

American politician (1744-1796)

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About John Houstoun

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: Governor of Georgia
Citizenship: United States
Born: August 31, 1744
Died: July 20, 1796

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Not who you're looking for? Others named John Houstoun: British Member of Parliament (died 1722)

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