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George Whitfield Crabb

1804 – 1846

American politician

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Lived 1804 – 1846 (aged 42). George Whitfield Crabb was an American politician.

George Whitfield Crabb (February 22, 1804 – August 15, 1846) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

Born in Botetourt County, Virginia, Crabb attended the public schools. He lived in Nashville for a time. He moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Crabb was elected assistant secretary of the State senate and comptroller of public accounts in 1829. He served in the Florida Indian War of 1836 and was lieutenant colonel of the Alabama Volunteers. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1836 and 1837. He served in the State senate in 1837 and 1838. He was elected or appointed Major general of militia, and was thus known as Gen. Crabb.

Crabb was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joab Lawler. He was reelected to the Twenty-sixth Congress and served from September 4, 1838, to March 4, 1841. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the Twenty-seventh Congress. He was appointed judge of the county court of Mobile in 1846. He died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 15, 1846. He was interred in Greenwood Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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United States representative
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George W. Crabb

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Whitfield Crabb?

American politician (1804-1846)

When was George Whitfield Crabb born?

George Whitfield Crabb was born on 22 February 1804 in Botetourt County.

When did George Whitfield Crabb die?

George Whitfield Crabb died on 15 August 1846 in Philadelphia.

What was George Whitfield Crabb's occupation?

George Whitfield Crabb was a politician.

What nationality was George Whitfield Crabb?

George Whitfield Crabb was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Whitfield Crabb

· Wikidata: Q1508593

· DBpedia: George W. Crabb

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