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In this area stood the home of Charles James McDonald, who was elected Governor of Georgia in 1839 and 1841. Described as fearless and guided by practical wisdom and integrity, he served as Solicitor-General of the Flint Circuit, Judge of the Superior Court, State Representative, State Senator, Governor, and Justice of the Superior Court of Georgia. Born in Charleston, S.C., on July 9, 1793, he moved in early infancy with his parents to Hancock County, Ga. He was a graduate of Columbia College, S.C. He died on December 16, 1860.
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