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	George Walton, Georgia governor, signed the Declaration of Independence
		In a colony that was slightly older than he was, Walton was elected secretary of the assembly and later in 1775 he was elected president of the Council of Safety.
		Walton was one of the youngest men to sign the Declaration of Independence.
		Walton was buried in Rosney Cemetery in Augusta.
	ngeorgia.com /people/walton.html (522 words)

	New Georgia Encyclopedia: George Walton (ca. 1749-1804) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		George Walton was one of three Georgians to sign the Declaration of Independence.
		The exact year of Walton's birth is unknown; it is believed that he was born in 1749 in Virginia.
		Returning to Savannah, Walton was captured during the 1778 British assault on the city, led by Archibald Campbell.
	www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-665 (351 words)

	George Walton
		The youngest of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, George Walton was born in Virginia in late 1749 or early 1750.
		Walton served in the Continental Congress until October of 1777, and on returning to Georgia, he resumed an active role in the government and the military operations of the state.
		Walton was elected governor by the state assembly in Augusta in November of 1779--the British still held Savannah and the Capitol had been moved to Augusta.
	www.georgiahistory.com /walton.htm (642 words)

	George Walton Chapter DAR - George Walton
		George possessed a strong mind and will, and though uncultivated, not having the advantages of a good scholastic education, he was ardently bent on acquiring knowledge.
		George Walton served as soldier, statesman, senator and jurist and was twice appointed governor of Georgia.
		Walton was elected by the convention of Georgia as a delegate to represent the state at Congress.
	www.geocities.com /columbusdar/georgewalton.html (175 words)

	GEORGEWALTON
		Walton was eager to receive more of an academic education, however, and he managed to do quite a bit of reading on his own.
		In July of 1775 Walton attended the second provincial congress and was chosen to be its secretary.
		In 1776, at the third provincial congress, Walton was chosen to be a delegate at the Continental Convention.
	www.multied.com /bio/RevoltBIOS/WaltonGeorge.html (203 words)

	George Walton Academy
		George Walton Academy is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational day school dedicated to providing a learning environment in which a young person can grow, learn, be challenged, and find success.
		George Walton Academy cannot continue to be a quality educational institution without the interest, cooperation, involvement, loyalty, and confidence of our parents.
		George Walton Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
	www.gwalton.com /gwa_overview.htm (793 words)

	@ugusta History: George Walton, June 21, 1996
		Walton was on the board and proved instrumental in laying out streets, selling lots, letting out tracts to build a new churc h and a bridge, hiring a school master and launching a school - the Academy of Richmond County.
		When Walton was again elected governor in 1789, the grand event was the ratification of the new Constitution of the United States.
		According to Dr. Cashin's book, Walton referred to this arrangement as ``the narrow and selfish policy'' that forced the courts ``to move about in the wo ods.'' Walton argued the courthouse should sit solely in Augusta.
	chronicle.augusta.com /history/walton.html (736 words)

	Colonial Hall: Biography of George Walton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		George Walton, the last of the Georgia delegation, who signed the declaration of independence, and with an account of whom we shall conclude these biographical notices, was born in the county of Frederick, Virginia, about the year 1740.
		Walton received a colonel's commission in the militia, and was present at the surrender of Savannah to the British arms.
		During the obstinate defense of that place, Colonel Walton was wounded in the thigh, in consequence of which he fell from his horse, and was made a prisoner by the British troops.
	www.colonialhall.com /walton/walton.php (815 words)

	George Walton
		George Walton was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, in 1741.
		At the formation of the Georgia provincial Congress, Walton was elected Secretary, and made President of the Council of Safety.
		Walton was dispatched from office on several occasions, indicted for alleged criminal activities on others, in an interminable battle between two factions of the patriot movement in Georgia.
	www.ushistory.org /declaration/signers/walton.htm (436 words)

	George Walton - Encyclopedia.com
		George Walton 1741?-1804, American Revolutionary patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b.
		Walton was a delegate to the Continental Congress (1776-78, 1780-81).
		He was captured by the British at the fall of Savannah (1778) but was exchanged in 1779 and later was governor of Georgia (1779-80, 1789) and served briefly as U.S. Senator (1795-96).
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Walton-G.html (239 words)

	George Walton
		George Walton (1741 - February 2, 1804), was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Georgia.
		His parents died when he was young and he was adopted by an uncle and apprenticed as a carpenter.
		He became Chief Justice of Georgia, 1783-89, Governor of Georgia in 1789, and U.S. Senator in 1795.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ge/George_Walton.html (189 words)

	GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Walton County's third -- and current -- courthouse was completed in 1884.
		Additionally, the large courtroom on the second floor was restored, and the purpose of the courthouse was changed from a general-purpose county government building to a facility for holding superior court trials.
		George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of Congress, and early Georgia governor.
	www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/waltonCH.htm (330 words)

	AllRefer.com - George Walton (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		George Walton 1741?–1804, American Revolutionary patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b.
		Walton was a delegate to the Continental Congress (1776–78, 1780–81).
		He was captured by the British at the fall of Savannah (1778) but was exchanged in 1779 and later was governor of Georgia (1779–80, 1789) and served briefly as U.S. Senator (1795–96).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/W/Walton-G.html (173 words)

	George Walton, Signer of Declaration of Independence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		George Walton is regarded as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America.
		Some sources identify Walton specifically as an "Anglican," rather than an "Episcopalian," which is the more common denominational name by which American Anglicans were known, even during late 1700s.
		He was identified as an Anglican by the Georgia Historial Society.
	www.adherents.com /people/pw/George_Walton.html (273 words)

	National Park Service - Signers of the Declaration (George Walton) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Like signers Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall a nonnative of Georgia, George Walton fought hard to win independence for his adopted State and his Nation—both in the political arena and on the battlefield.
		Born sometime in the 1740's near Farmville, Va., Walton was orphaned early and reared by an uncle, who apprenticed him to a carpenter.
		Walton's group, irritated because their conservative opponents had taken advantage of the confusion generated by the British occupation of Savannah by putting their own "governor" into office without benefit of a general election, countered by selecting Walton as its "governor" (November 1779-January 1780).
	www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/declaration/bio50.htm (678 words)

	Walton EMC
		Turner, sponsored in the statewide contest by Walton EMC, was one of five $1,000 winners.
		Walton EMC is a not-for-profit consumer-owned electric utility that serves over 97,000 accounts in ten Northeast Georgia counties.
		All content and images are property of Walton EMC and may not be duplicated without express written consent.
	www.waltonemc.com /NewsRelease_Archive/2002_0531_GeorgeWalton.htm (209 words)

	The Beginning of an Epic George Walton Lucas Jr is Born - George Lucas, Lucasfilm - Famous-Entrepreneurs
		The Beginning of an Epic George Walton Lucas Jr is Born - George Lucas, Lucasfilm - Famous-Entrepreneurs
		The Beginning of an Epic: George Walton Lucas, Jr.
		Lucas’ struggle first began on May 14, 1944 when he was born in the relatively humdrum city of Modesto, California to parents George Walton Lucas, Sr.
	www.evancarmichael.com /Famous-Entrepreneurs/538/The-Beginning-of-an-Epic-George-Walton-Lucas-Jr-is-Born.html (672 words)

	George Walton — FactMonster.com
		George WALTON - WALTON, George (1749/1750—1804) Senate Years of Service: 1795-1796 Party: Federalist WALTON,...
		Matthew WALTON - WALTON, Matthew (Birthdateunknown—1819) WALTON, Matthew, (cousin of George Walton and John...
		John WALTON - WALTON, John (1738—1783) WALTON, John, (brother of George Walton and cousin of Matthew...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/people/A0851409.html (170 words)

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		Thomas George Walton was appointed president of the board of directors of the Morganton Branch of the Bank of North Carolina in 1859.
		Other papers include certificates appointing Thomas George Walton vice president of the North Carolina Agricultural Society, 1871; director for the Eastern Division of the Western North Carolina Rail Road, 1873; and trustee of the State Hospital for the Insane, 1897.
		Volumes are an account book, 1868-1869, of Thomas George Walton, and a typed copy of "Sketches of the Pioneers in Burke County History," Walton's reminiscences, prepared in 1893 for the Morganton Herald.
	www.lib.unc.edu /mss/inv/w/Walton,Thomas_George (497 words)

	George WALTON — Infoplease.com
		“George Walton: A Political Biography.” Ph.D. dissertation, University of Chicago, 1981.
		“George Walton and the Forged Letter.” Georgia Historical Quarterly 62 (Summer 1978): 133-45.
		Lamplugh, George R. “George Walton, Chief Justice of Georgia, 1783-1785.” Georgia Historical Quarterly 65 (Summer 1981): 82-91.
	www.infoplease.com /biography/us/congress/walton-george.html (86 words)

	George Walton Chapter DAR - Our Chapter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		George Walton Chapter’s History files hold a certificate dated November 7, 1900 from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, empowering Mrs.
		She wrote a letter July 30, 1901 to the National Society giving the name of the chapter as The George Walton Chapter, and requested that the organizational date be recorded as July 4, 1901.
		As of January 2006, George Walton Chapter has a membership of 89.
	www.geocities.com /columbusdar (157 words)

	Welcome
		Additionally, the orchestra’s annual “Spooktacular” concert in October brings hundreds of elementary school students to Walton to see a musical adventure to introduce them to the instruments of the string orchestra.
		The Orchestras at Walton High School have consistently earned Superior ratings in District Orchestra Festivals, have performed in string festivals at Georgia State University, Valdosta State University and the University of Georgia, and have been well represented in Georgia’s All-State Orchestras, Governor’s Honors Program, and area youth symphonies.
		The orchestras receive a tremendous amount of encouragement and support from their parental volunteers, the Walton community, and the administration of Walton.
	www.waltonorchestra.org (477 words)

	Amazon.com: George Walton: Designer and Architect: Books: Karen Moon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This is an authoritative study of a designer and architect of outstanding diversity, individuality, and sophistication, too long overshadowed by his famous contemporary Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
		Born into the thick of Glasgow's artistic avant garde, Walton was influenced by both Whistler and William Morris when he established his own decorating company in 1888.
		George Ringtones — 1000s of Ringtones in 3 Easy Steps No credit card required.
	www.amazon.com /George-Walton-Architect-Karen-Moon/dp/1873487010 (577 words)

	George & Martha Walton Family
		In the 1830 census for Tully Twsp., Marrion Co., OH, George (30-40) and Martha (20-30) Walton are listed with 1 male under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, and 1 female 40-50.
		In the 1840 Census for Tully Twsp., Marrion Co., OH, George (50-60) and Martha (40-50?) Walton are listed with 1 male 5-10, 1 male 10-15, and 1 male 15-20, 2 females 10-15, and 1 female 60-70.
		Son Henry Lenhart Walton was alread married and living in his own household.
	www.homestead.com /jdm1968/WaltonGeorge.html (147 words)

	George Lucas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		George Lucas at the German premiere of Star Wars Episode III in Berlin, Germany.
		George Lucas made many short films at USC; the first was Freiheit that included Randal Kleiser in the acting cast.
		On September 20, George Lucas was announced the Grand Marshal for the 2007 Rose Parade.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Lucas (2264 words)

	Walton Options for Independent Living, Inc. --
		The mission of Walton Options is to empower persons of all ages with all types of disabilities to reach their highest level of independence, including community inclusion and employment.
		Our name came from George Walton, a native Augustan who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
		Walton Options does provide some services on a fee basis.
	www.waltonoptions.org (272 words)

	Walton Raiders Swimming & Diving (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		George Walton High School Athletics are important, morale-stimulating, and over-all fun to watch.
		Walton has a history of winning the all-county sport award year after year.
		Comprised of dedicated, determined and dependable young athletes and highly-capable coaches, Walton's sports prowess will guide this school into the new millennium.
	eteamz.active.com /waltonswim/index.cfm (223 words)

	George Walton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Probable date of the birth of George Walton, justice of the courts, governor and leader of the executive branch and signer of the Declaration of Independence, in Goochland (now Cumberland County), Virginia
		George Walton elected head of the executive branch
		George Walton chosen as Chief Justice, John Martin Treasurer, and John Milton Secretary of State for Georgia
	ourgeorgiahistory.com /chronpop/2337 (331 words)

	George Walton — Infoplease.com
		Suppliers remember a retail legend: Sam Walton, Wal-Mart founder, dead at 74.
		Assets down, but Walton Foundation is still No. 1.
		Walton Family Foundation Is State's Largest Nonprofit.(list made by taking information from IRS forms)(Brief Article)(Statistical......
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0851409.html (254 words)

	Izaak Walton Collection at Bartleby.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		No man can lose what he never had.
		He wrote one of the most famous books in the English language, The Compleat Angler; or, the Contemplative Man’s Recreation.… He also wrote several biographies, including ones of John Donne (1640), Sir Henry Wotton (1651), and George Herbert (1670), all of whom were his friends.—continue at Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition.
		The Lives of John Donne and George Herbert
	www.bartleby.com /people/Walton-I.html (132 words)

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