James Gunn Politician

James Gunn (March 13, 1753 – July 30, 1801) was a delegate to the Continental Congress and United States Senate for Georgia.Gunn was born in Virginia to John and Mary Gunn and became a lawyer. Gunn served in the 1st Continental Dragoons during the Revolutionary War, moved to Georgia after the war, and eventually rose to brigadier general in the Georgia militia of the 1st Division in 1792.Gunn was selected as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1787 but never attended sessions. He was elected a United States Senator for the First United States Congress and drew a six-year term in the lottery. He was re-elected in 1795 and served out his second term until March 1801. Shortly after, Gunn died in Louisville, Georgia and is buried at the Old State Capitol.

Personal facts

Birth dateMarch 13, 1753
Birth place
Virginia
Date of deathJuly 30, 1801
Place of death
Louisville Georgia

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