John Floyd

1769-1839

Career: brigadier general in the War of 1812; also fought in expediations against the Creek Indians; served in both the Georgia and United States House of Representatives. Floyd County created and named in his honor in 1832.

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Biography from U.S. Congress

Photograph from New Georgia Encyclopedia

Georgia Military in the Indian Wars and War of 1812

Wikipedia Biography

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