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George Walton: A Georgia Governor's Journey from Orphan to Leader

Discover the life of George Walton, born in 1750 in Frederick, Virginia, and raised by his aunt and uncle after losing his parents. A self-taught man, he served as the Governor of Georgia and was a member of the Provincial Congress. His beliefs centered on the importance of education and freedom from British rule. An Episcopal patriot with a penchant for carpentry and law, Walton embodied the spirit of his time. Explore the trials of his political rivalry with Button Gwinnett and his ultimate success in reclaiming control of Georgia.

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George Walton: A Georgia Governor's Journey from Orphan to Leader

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  2. PROFILE Where do you live?Savannah Where were you born? Frederick, Virginia in 1750 What is your family like? I am the fourth child of Robert Walton and Mary Hughes… but my parents died when I was young, and Martha Hughes and George Walton ,my aunt and uncle, raised me Where were you educated? I was self taught How far did you go in your education? unknown What do you do for a living?works for Provincial Congress of Georgia/Retired Governor Philosophies: Episcopalian, Patriots, Believe that education is one of the most important things in the world, My freedom from the British nation Arts & Entertainment : Books- Bible, Up the down Staircase, The Music School… Music-Boston,Chicago Activities & Interests : Interests-Carpenting, Study of Law… Free Time- Discoing, Roller Skating DATE: May 7 1789 George Walton

  3. Button Gwinnett- You will go down and I will gain control of Georgia! You will not be re-elected as the governor. I WILL MAKE SURE OF THAT!!! >P I was again elected into office. Than you all who supported me through my re-election! George Walton ROCKS as Governor!!!!!!!!!!!! :P I proved that Button Gwinnett Wrong! Haha Gwinnett >:P YOU LOOSE Patrick Henry- George Walton’s family attorneyDorothy Camber- the wife of George WaltonRobert Watkins – the nephew of George Walton Thomas Watkins- nephew who bought the estate to hold for the Walton familyButton Gwinnet- Rival for control of the state of Georgia The Nation is under going a reorganization under an new constitution which will be known as The Constetutution

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