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Du Plessis, James Jackson, John Lucas. The following original members are now represented in the society: Joseph Habersham, John Habersham, George Handley, James Houstoun, Lachlan McIntosh, Frederick Shirk, Richard Wylly, John McIntosh, William McIntosh, Lachlan McIntosh Jr., John Milton, John Carroway Smith, Francis Tennille, Edward White [2]
Richard Wylly Habersham (December 1786 – December 2, 1842) was an American lawyer and politician from Savannah, Georgia. From 1839 to 1842, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives until he died in office.
Joseph Habersham (July 28, 1751 – November 17, 1815) was an American businessman, Georgia politician, soldier in the Continental Army, and Postmaster General of the United States. Early years [ edit ]
They were both the younger brothers of James Habersham Jr. He served as an officer in the 1st Georgia Regiment during the American Revolutionary War. He was a delegate to the Congress of the Confederation in 1785. John Habersham was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati of the State of Georgia. [1] In the 1780s, Habersham owned Bonaventure ...
James Habersham (26 January 1712 – 28 August 1775) was an English-born American merchant, planter, missionary, teacher and politician who lived the majority of his life in the Province of Georgia. [1] Habersham is credited with opening the first direct trade between Savannah, Georgia, and London.
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Hopkins Holsey was the second of five children born to Susannah Ingram and James Holsey in Campbell County, Virginia near Lynchburg on August 25, 1779. [1] [2] In 1806 the Holseys moved to Hancock County, Georgia where they established a large plantation.
James Habersham Jr. (c. 1745 – July 2, 1799) was an American merchant, slave trader, planter and politician who served as the speaker of the Georgia General Assembly in 1782 and 1784. [ 2 ] Early life