Thomas Telfair

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Thomas Telfair (March 2, 1780 - February 18, 1818) was a United States Representative from Georgia. Born in Savannah, Georgia, he graduated from Princeton College in 1805. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Savannah.

Telfair was elected as a Republican to the 13th and 14th United States Congresses, serving from March 4, 1813, to March 3, 1817. He died in Savannah in 1818 and was buried in Bonaventure Cemetery.


Preceded by
New seat
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's At-large congressional district

March 4, 1813 - March 3, 1817
Succeeded by
William Terrell

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