George R. Latham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge R. Latham
Union United States Army officer
Date of Birth: 09-Mar-1832
Place of Birth: Haymarket, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 16-Dec-1917
Profession: lawyer, politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About George R. Latham
- George Robert Latham (March 9, 1832 – December 16, 1917) was a 19th-century Virginia farmer, lawyer and politician who helped found the state of West Virginia during the American Civil War, during which he served as a colonel in the Union Army.
- He later served one term in the United States House of Representatives representing West Virginia's 2nd congressional district(1864-1866), as well as became U.S.
- Consul in Melbourne, Australia (1867-1870) before returning to West Virginia to farm and hold various civic offices.
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