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CHRONOLOGY

Born in Wilkes County, Georgia, July 2, 1810.

Entered Franklin College, Athens, Georgia, 1824.

Admitted to the bar, 1830.

Married Julia DuBose, 1830.

Entered State Legislature, 1837.

Entered Congress, 1844.

Supported Compromise of 1850.

Entered U.S. Senate, 1853.

Pro-slavery speech in Tremont Temple, January 24, 1856.

Confederate Secretary of State, February 27, 1861.

Resigned, July 24, 1861.

Brigadier-General, 1861-62.

Resigned, March 4, 1863.

Active in framing of Georgia Constitution, 1877.

Died, December 15, 1885.

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