William Glascock (May 28, 1730 – served as

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(governor) of

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during the

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. He was from Augusta and was a veteran of the

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and the

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. Glascock subsequently served in the

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and the

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. He was the father of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Sr., and grandfather of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Jr.

Early life

Glascock was born on May 28, 1730, in North Farnham Parish,

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, to Gregory and Alice (Elder) Glascock. He became a lawyer and moved to

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. William had two children, Thomas, who married Mary Bacon, and Blanche, who married Captain Robert Walton.

Political life

In Augusta, he became involved in politics, serving as a representative in the

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. During the Revolutionary War, he was Speaker of the House. Glascock was labeled as a "Rebel Counselor" in the Disqualifying Act of 1780. This act was passed by Royal Governor James Wright and the King's Council who were angered by the continued patriot opposition to British rule in Georgia after the

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in 1778. This act has become for Georgia an honor roll of its heroes of the Revolution. In 1779, Glascock served as acting governor and helped establish the new state of Georgia government. In 1782, he was seated on the bench, having been appointed Justice for the Court of Richmond County. In 1783, he was appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the State of Georgia. On May 18, 1791, he hosted

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at his home.

Death and legacy

William Glascock died prior to December 23, 1793, the date on which his will was probated. He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia along with his second wife, Elizabeth, and a grandson. There is no known portrait of William Glascock.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Glascock, William Governors of Georgia (U.S. state) People of Georgia (U.S. state) in the American Revolution 1730 births 1793 deaths Independent state governors of the United States Georgia (U.S. state) Independents People from Farnham, Virginia Speakers of the Georgia House of Representatives