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George Handley | |
|---|---|
| 18th Governor of Georgia | |
| In office January 26, 1788 – January 7, 1789 | |
| Preceded by | George Mathews |
| Succeeded by | George Walton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Handley February 9, 1752 Sheffield, England |
| Died | September 17, 1793 (aged 41) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1776–1784 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1st Georgia Battalion |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War (POW) |
George Handley (February 9, 1752 – September 17, 1793) was an American politician who served as the 18th Governor of Georgia from 1788 to 1789. George Handley was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati of the State of Georgia.[1]
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