George Izard | |
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2nd Governor of Arkansas Territory | |
In office March 4, 1825 – November 22, 1828 | |
President | James Monroe John Quincy Adams |
Preceded by | James Miller |
Succeeded by | John Pope |
Personal details | |
Born | Richmond, England | October 21, 1776
Died | November 22, 1828 Little Rock, Arkansas Territory | (aged 52)
Cause of death | Gout |
Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W / 34.737583°N 92.278472°W |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Carter Izard
(m. 1803) |
Parent(s) | Ralph Izard and Alice DeLancey |
Alma mater | College of Philadelphia |
Occupation |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1795–1803 1812–1815 |
Rank | Major-General |
Wars | War of 1812 |
George Izard (October 21, 1776 – November 22, 1828) was a senior officer of the United States Army who served as the second governor of Arkansas Territory from 1825 to 1828. He was elected as a member to the American Philosophical Society in 1807.[1]