Rufus Bullock

Rufus Bullock
46th Governor of Georgia
In office July 4, 1868 – October 30, 1871
Preceded by	Thomas H. Ruger
Succeeded by	Benjamin F. Conley
Personal details
Born	(1834-03-28)March 28, 1834 Bethlehem, New York, U.S.
Died	April 27, 1907(1907-04-27) (aged 73) Albion, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Lieutenant colonel[1]
Unit	Quartermaster's Office
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Rufus Brown Bullock (March 28, 1834 – April 27, 1907) was a Republican Party politician and businessman in Georgia. During the Reconstruction Era he served as the state's governor and called for equal economic opportunity^[2] and political rights for blacks and whites in Georgia. He also promoted public education for both, and encouraged railroads, banks, and industrial development. During his governorship he requested federal military help to ensure the rights of freedmen; this made him "the most hated man in the state", and he had to flee the state without completing his term.^[1] After returning to Georgia and being found "not guilty" of corruption charges, for three decades afterwards he was an esteemed private citizen.