Edward F. Tattnall

Edward Fenwick Tattnall (June 3, 1788 – November 21, 1832) was an American politician, soldier and lawyer.

Edward F. Tattnall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st district
In office March 4, 1827 – 1827
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	George R. Gilmer
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1827
Preceded by	John A. Cuthbert
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office 1818–1819
Personal details
Born	Edward Fenwick Tattnall (1788-06-03)June 3, 1788 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died	November 21, 1832(1832-11-21) (aged 44) Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Resting place	Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Jacksonian
Other political affiliations	Democratic-Republican
Parent(s)	Josiah Tattnall Jr Harriet Fenwick
Profession	Politician, soldier, lawyer

Biography

Born in Savannah, Georgia in 1788, Tattnall was educated in England. He was solicitor general from November 1816 until September 1817. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1818 and 1819. Tattnall was elected as a Democratic-Republican Representative from Georgia to the 17th United States Congress. He was reelected to the 18th, 19th and 20th United States Congresses and served from March 4, 1821, until his resignation in 1827 before the start of the 20th Congress.

Tattnall served as first captain of the Savannah Volunteer Guards. He died in Savannah on November 21, 1832, and was buried in that city's Bonaventure Cemetery.

External links

• United States Congress. "Edward F. Tattnall (id: T000051)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Edward F. Tattnall at Find a Grave