About Thomas Dawson
Lived 1784 – 1846 (aged 62). Thomas Dawson was an American politician.
General Thomas Dawson (January 25, 1784 – February 26, 1846) represented Greene County, Georgia in the state legislature.
He served as Captain in the War of 1812 and as Major under General Adams in the Creek War.
He was the first white child born in Greene County after it was formed. His parents were George Dawson and Ruth Skidmore. His eight children included William Curran Dawson.
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Who was Thomas Dawson?
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Thomas Dawson was born on 25 January 1784.
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Thomas Dawson died on 26 February 1846.
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Thomas Dawson was a politician.
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Thomas Dawson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Dawson (soldier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Dawson. https://biography.guide/thomas-dawson-politician-1784/
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