George Handley (politician)

George Handley
18th Governor of Georgia
In office
January 26, 1788 – January 7, 1789
Preceded byGeorge Mathews
Succeeded byGeorge Walton
Personal details
BornGeorge Handley
(1752-02-09)February 9, 1752
Sheffield, England
DiedSeptember 17, 1793(1793-09-17) (aged 41)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceContinental Army
Years of service1776–1784
RankCaptain
Unit1st Georgia Battalion
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War  (POW)
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George Handley (February 9, 1752 – September 17, 1793) was an American politician who served as the 18th governor of Georgia from 1788 to 1789. George Handley was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati of the State of Georgia.

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