John Forsyth collection, 1802-1851.

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John Forsyth collection, 1802-1851.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63052134

Consists of correspondence, documents, and genealogical information of Forsyth and his family.

.20 linear ft. (1 half-size archival box)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7882987

Princeton University Library

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Forsyth family.

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Forsyth, John, 1780-1841

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John Forsyth (1780-1841) was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on October 22. He graduated from Princeton in 1799 and was admitted to the bar in 1802. In 1808, Forsyth became the Attorney-General of Georgia. He was elected governor of Georgia in 1828. He married Clara Meigs, daughter of Josiah Meigs, who was the first president of Franklin College (later named the University of Georgia). Forsyth died on October 21, 1841. From the description of John Forsyth papers, 1811-1841. (Georgi...