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Morgan Rawls
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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, 1873 – March 24, 1874 |
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| Preceded by | Archibald T. MacIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Sloan |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1863–1865 1868–1872 1886–1889 1896–1904 |
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| Born | June 29, 1829 Statesboro, Georgia |
| Died | October 18, 1906 (aged 77) Guyton, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
Morgan Rawls was an American politician and lawyer. He was born on June 29, 1829, and passed away on October 18, 1906. He also served as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
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Early Life and Military Service
Morgan Rawls was born in 1829 near Statesboro, Georgia. This city is located in the state of Georgia. In 1856, he moved to Guyton, Georgia.
During the American Civil War, Morgan Rawls joined the Confederate States Army. He started as an infantry captain. Later, he was promoted to colonel. He led the 54th Regiment of the Georgia Infantry.
Political Career and Public Service
After the Civil War ended, Morgan Rawls continued to serve his state. In 1865, he was a delegate. This meant he helped write Georgia's new state constitution.
Serving in the Georgia House of Representatives
Rawls served many terms in the Georgia House of Representatives. This is a part of Georgia's state government. His terms included 1863–1865, 1868–1872, 1886–1889, and 1896–1904.
Time in the U.S. House of Representatives
In 1872, Rawls was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He represented Georgia's 1st congressional district. He served during the 43rd Congress.
However, his time in the U.S. House was short. He served from March 4, 1873, to March 24, 1874. Another politician, Andrew Sloan, challenged his election. Sloan was a Republican. Sloan won the challenge and served the rest of the term.
Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
After leaving Congress, Rawls worked for the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. He held this important role from 1874 to 1882. He returned to this position again from 1891 to 1895.
Later Life and Legacy
Morgan Rawls passed away in Guyton, Georgia, on October 18, 1906. He was buried in the Guyton Cemetery.
