About John Troup Shewmake
Lived 1828 – 1898 (aged 70). John Troup Shewmake was an American politician, lawyer and judge.
John Troup Shewmake (January 23, 1828 – December 1, 1898) was a lawyer and Confederate politician during the American Civil War.
Shewmake was born in Burke County, Georgia, and served in the Georgia State Senate in 1861 and again in 1879. He represented Georgia in the Second Confederate Congress from 1864 to 1865.
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Who was John Troup Shewmake?
American politician
When was John Troup Shewmake born?
John Troup Shewmake was born on 23 January 1828 in Burke County.
When did John Troup Shewmake die?
John Troup Shewmake died on 1 December 1898.
What was John Troup Shewmake's occupation?
John Troup Shewmake was a politician, lawyer and judge.
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John Troup Shewmake was American.
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