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George Rogers Clark Floyd

1810 – 1895

American politician in West Virginia

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Lived 1810 – 1895 (aged 84). George Rogers Clark Floyd was an American politician.

George Rogers Clark Floyd (September 13, 1810 – May 7, 1895) was an American politician and businessman. He served as the Secretary of the Wisconsin Territory from 1843 to 1846, and served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1872 to 1873.

Family Floyd was born in Christiansburg, Virginia, son of former Virginia Governor John Floyd and Lelitia (Preston). Floyd was the brother of Virginia Governor John B. Floyd. He married Ellen Mead and they had eight children, including John B. Floyd (November 13, 1854 – April 15, 1935) who also went to serve in the West Virginia House of Delegates and West Virginia Senate.

Career President John Tyler appointed Floyd as Secretary of the Wisconsin Territory on October 30, 1843, and served in this capacity until February 24, 1846, when a successor was appointed. He continued to live in Dane County, Wisconsin Territory, and served as colonel of the Dane County militia from 1846 to 1847. It passed the Senate, for on July 27, 1852, it was presented to the United States House of Representatives. He sold his property to his brother John B. Floyd on March 3, 1857, and moved to Logan County, West Virginia, to look after some mineral and timber property he had an interest in. In 1872, he was elected as a delegate to the West Virginia House of Delegates, serving in the 11th West Virginia Legislature, which convened shortly after the election in 1872 and adjourned in December 1873.

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Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
Also known as
George Floyd

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John B. Floyd (West Virginia politician)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Rogers Clark Floyd?

American politician in West Virginia (1810-1895)

When was George Rogers Clark Floyd born?

George Rogers Clark Floyd was born on 13 September 1810 in Christiansburg.

When did George Rogers Clark Floyd die?

George Rogers Clark Floyd died on 7 May 1895 in Logan County.

What was George Rogers Clark Floyd's occupation?

George Rogers Clark Floyd was a politician.

What nationality was George Rogers Clark Floyd?

George Rogers Clark Floyd was American.

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· Wikipedia: George Rogers Clark Floyd

· Wikidata: Q5544006

· DBpedia: George Rogers Clark Floyd

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