George R. Gilmer

George R. Gilmer
34th Governor of Georgia
In office
November 4, 1829 – November 9, 1831
Preceded byJohn Forsyth
Succeeded byWilson Lumpkin
In office
November 8, 1837 – November 6, 1839
Preceded byWilliam Schley
Succeeded byCharles J. McDonald
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district
In office
March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded bynew seat
Succeeded bySeaton Grantland
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st congressional district
In office
October 1, 1827 – March 3, 1829
Preceded byEdward F. Tattnall
Succeeded byredistricted to at-large
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district
In office
March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823
Preceded byJoel Crawford
Succeeded byGeorge Cary
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office
1818–1819
1824
Personal details
Born
George Rockingham Gilmer

April 11, 1790
Lexington, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1859 (age 69)
Lexington, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Whig
ProfessionSoldier, Politician

George Rockingham Gilmer (April 11, 1790 – November 16, 1859) was an American politician. He served two non-consecutive terms as the 34th governor of Georgia, the first from 1829 to 1831 and the second from 1837 to 1839. He also served multiple terms in the United States House of Representatives.