John Floyd (Georgia politician)

John Floyd
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th district
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829
Preceded by	At Large districts
Succeeded by	At Large districts
Personal details
Born	October 3, 1769 Beaufort, South Carolina
Died	June 24, 1839 (aged 69) Jefferson, Georgia
Political party	Jacksonian
Occupation	Boatbuilder
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	Militia
Years of service	1813 – 1815
Rank	brigadier general
Unit	First Brigade of Georgia Militia
Battles/wars	Creek War

John Floyd (October 3, 1769 – June 24, 1839) was a United States Representative from Georgia.

Biography

Floyd was born in Beaufort, South Carolina where he learned carpentry. In 1791, he moved with his father to Camden County, Georgia and engaged in boat building.

Floyd served in the Creek War as a brigadier general in the First Brigade of Georgia Militia from August 30, 1813 to March 8, 1814 and from October 17, 1814 to March 10, 1815. His wartime experience consisted of expeditions against the Creek Indians.

From 1820 to 1827, Floyd was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. From March 4, 1827 to March 3, 1829, Floyd was a member of the United States House of Representatives. Floyd eventually died near Jefferson, Georgia.

Floyd County, Georgia is named in his honor.

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• John Floyd (Georgia politician) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by At Large districts	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th congressional district March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829	Succeeded by At Large districts