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George Welshman Owens (August 29, 1786 – March 2, 1856) was a United States Representative and lawyer from Georgia.

Early life

Born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1786, Owens attended school in Harrow, England, and graduated from the University of Cambridge. After studying law in the office of Mr. Chitty in London, Owens returned to Savannah, gained admittance to the state bar and practiced law.

Political career

Owens was elected as a Jacksonian Representative from Georgia to the 24th United States Congress and won reelection as a Democrat to the 25th Congress, serving from March 4, 1835, until March 3, 1839. After his congressional service, Owens returned to practicing law and died in Savannah on March 2, 1856. He was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in that same city.

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Political offices Preceded byWilliam Waring Mayor of Savannah 1832–1833 Succeeded byWilliam Thorne Williams U.S. House of Representatives Preceded byRoger Lawson Gamble Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large congressional district March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1839 Succeeded byHopkins Holsey
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