Richard Gentry | |
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Mayor of Columbia, Missouri | |
In office 1821 | |
Member of the Missouri Senate | |
In office 1826–1830 | |
Personal details | |
Born | August 25, 1788 Madison County, Virginia |
Died | December 25, 1837 (aged 49) Okeechobee, Florida |
Spouse | Ann Hawkins Gentry |
Children | 4 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Kentucky militia Missouri militia |
Rank | Captain (Kentucky militia) Colonel (Missouri militia) |
Battles/wars | |
Richard Gentry (August 25, 1788 – December 25, 1837) was an American politician and military officer who died during the Seminole Wars. The Missouri county of Gentry is named for him.[1] He was the first mayor and founder of Columbia, Missouri.
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