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John Forsyth
Jackson · House and Senate · Georgia · 1813–1834
John Forsyth was a Jackson U.S. representative and senator from Georgia, serving 1813–1834. Cast 1,303 votes and missed 18.2%.
- Years in Congress
- 10
- Votes missed
- 18.2%
- Born
- 1780
- Died
- 1841
Biography
John Forsyth Sr. (October 22, 1780 – October 21, 1841) was a 19th-century American politician from Georgia. He represented the state in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and also served as the 33rd governor of Georgia.
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Terms in office
- House, Georgia, -1th District1813–1818 · Republican
- Senate, Georgia1818–1819 · Republican
- House, Georgia, -1th District1823–1825 · Democratic Republican
- House, Georgia, -1th District1825–1827 · Jackson
- Senate, Georgia1829–1834 · Jackson
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Capitol Receipts, “John Forsyth (J-GA), House & Senate 1813–1834,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/F000284/john-forsyth (accessed 2026-10-13).