George Cary (Georgia politician)

For the congressman from Virginia, see George B. Cary.

George Cary
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1827
Preceded by	George R. Gilmer
Succeeded by	Tomlinson Fort
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office 1819–1821
Personal details
Born	(1789-08-07)August 7, 1789 near Allens Fresh, Charles County, Maryland, U.S.
Died	September 10, 1843(1843-09-10) (aged 54) Thomaston, Georgia, U.S.
Resting place	Methodist Churchyard
Political party	Jacksonian
Occupation	Politician, lawyer, newspaper editor

George Cary (August 7, 1789 – September 10, 1843) was a United States representative from Georgia. He was born near Allens Fresh, Charles County, Maryland. He received a classical education and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Frederick, Maryland. He was also engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Cary moved to Appling, Georgia. He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives 1819–1821. He was elected in 1822 as a Crawford Republican to the 18th United States Congress and a Jacksonian to the 19th Congress (March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1827). He engaged in the newspaper business and edited the Hickory Nut. He was again a member of the Georgia House of Representatives in 1834. He died in Thomaston, Georgia, in 1843 and was buried in the Methodist Churchyard.

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

• United States Congress. "George Cary (id: C000212)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.