William Glascock Explained

William Glascock
Office1:11th Governor of Georgia
Term Start1:January 7, 1779
Term End1:July 24, 1779
Predecessor1:John Houstoun
Successor1:Seth J. Cuthbert
Office2:Speaker of the
Georgia House of Representatives
Term2:1775
Office3:Justice
Court of Richmond County
Term3:1776-1777
Office4:Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the
State of Georgia
Term4:1783-
Birth Date:28 May 1730
Birth Place:Richmond County, Virginia, U.S.

William Glascock (May 28, 1730 – served as Chairman of the Executive Council (governor) of Georgia during the American Revolution. He was from Augusta and was a veteran of the French and Indian War, Seminole Wars and the War of 1812. Glascock subsequently served in the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. He was the father of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Sr., and grandfather of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Jr.

Early life

Glascock was born on May 28, 1730, in North Farnham Parish, Richmond County, Virginia, to Gregory and Alice (Elder) Glascock. He became a lawyer and moved to Augusta, Georgia. William had two children, Thomas, who married Mary Bacon, and Blanche, who married Captain Robert Walton.

Political life

In Augusta, he became involved in politics, serving as a representative in the Georgia House of Representatives. During the Revolutionary War, he was Speaker of the House. Glascock was labeled as a "Rebel Counselor" in the Disqualifying Act of 1780.[1] This act was passed by Royal Governor James Wright and the King's Council who were angered by the continued patriot opposition to British rule in Georgia after the capture of Savannah in 1778. This act has become for Georgia an honor roll of its heroes of the Revolution.

In 1779, Glascock served as acting governor and helped establish the new state of Georgia government. In 1782, he was seated on the bench, having been appointed Justice for the Court of Richmond County. In 1783, he was appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the State of Georgia.

On May 18, 1791, he hosted President George Washington at his home.[2] [3]

Death and legacy

William Glascock died prior to December 23, 1793, the date on which his will was probated.[4] He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia along with his second wife, Elizabeth, and a grandson. There is no known portrait of William Glascock.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jones. Charles Colock. Revolutionary epoch. 1883. Houghton, Mifflin. Boston. 422. June 6, 2016.
  2. Book: Peach. John Harding. On the banks of the Rappahannock : a captivating story of romance and mystery in colonial virginia.. 2011. Authorhouse. Bloomington, In.. 978-1463419332. 237. June 6, 2016.
  3. Web site: Ebel. Carol. Southern Tour. George Washington's Mount Vernon. June 6, 2016.
  4. Web site: Glascock, William Biography. Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution. June 6, 2016.