James Gunn (senator)

James Gunn
United States Senator from Georgia
In office 1789–1801 Serving with William Few, James Jackson, George Walton, Josiah Tattnall, Abraham Baldwin
Succeeded by	James Jackson
Personal details
Born	March 13, 1753 Virginia
Died	July 30, 1801(1801-07-30) (aged 48) Louisville, Georgia

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. After being educated to the law, he moved and began the practice of law in Savannah, Georgia. Gunn served in militia dragoon units during the Revolutionary War, and eventually rose to brigadier general in the Georgia militia.

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.

A World War liberty ship, the SS James Gunn, ATS-0044 was named for him.

External links

•  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• James Gunn at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States Senate
Preceded by Office created	United States Senator (Class 3) from Georgia 1789–1801 Served alongside: William Few, James Jackson, George Walton, Josiah Tattnall, Abraham Baldwin	Succeeded by James Jackson