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Photo Gallery: Gov. Charles James McDonald
Marker text:
In this area stood the home of Charles James McDonald, elected Governor of
Georgia in 1839 and 1841. "Fearless and guided by practical wisdom and
integrity," he was Solicitor-General of the Flint Circuit, Judge of the
Superior Court, State Representative, State Senator, Governor and Justice of
the Supreme Court of Georgia. Born in Charleston, S.C., July 9, 1793, Gov.
McDonald in early infancy with his parents moved to Hancock County, Ga. He
was a graduate of Columbia College, S.C. Gov. McDonald died December 16,
1860.
070-8 Georgia Historical Commission 1955
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