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Archibald Thompson MacIntyre
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | William W. Paine |
| Succeeded by | Morgan Rawls |
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| Born | October 27, 1822 Marion, Georgia |
| Died | January 1, 1900 (aged 77) Thomasville, Georgia |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Eleventh Infantry, Georgia Guards |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Archibald Thompson MacIntyre (born October 27, 1822 – died January 1, 1900) was an American politician and lawyer. He also served as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
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Life of Archibald MacIntyre
Archibald MacIntyre was born in Georgia in 1822, near a place called Marion. When he was about four years old, his family moved to Thomas County, Georgia.
Becoming a Lawyer
Archibald studied law in two different cities: Monticello, Florida, and Macon, Georgia. In 1843, he passed his exams and became a lawyer in Georgia. He started working as an attorney in Thomasville, Georgia.
Serving in Government and War
In 1849, MacIntyre was chosen to be a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made.
During the American Civil War, he was a high-ranking officer. He served as a colonel in the Eleventh Infantry of the Georgia Guards, which was part of the Confederate States Army.
After the war ended, in 1865, he helped create new rules for Georgia. He was a delegate at the State constitutional convention.
In the U.S. Congress
In 1870, Archibald MacIntyre was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served one term in the U.S. Congress, from March 4, 1871, to March 3, 1873. He decided not to run for re-election in 1872.
Later Life and Legacy
After his time in Congress, MacIntyre continued to work as a lawyer in Thomasville. He also helped guide important institutions. He was on the board of trustees for the University of Georgia in Athens. He also served on the board for the Georgia State Sanitarium.
Archibald MacIntyre passed away in Thomasville on January 1, 1900. He was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery in the same city.
