Richard Gentry | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by George Caleb Bingham. | |
| Mayor of Columbia, Missouri | |
| In office 1821 | |
| Member of the Missouri Senate | |
| In office 1826–1830 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1788 Boonesborough, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | December 25, 1837 (aged 49) Near Lake Okeechobee, Florida, United States |
| Resting place | Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Hawkins Gentry |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Kentucky Militia Missouri Militia |
| Years of service | 1808-1837 |
| Rank | Captain (Kentucky Militia) Major General (Missouri Militia) |
| Battles/wars | |
Richard Gentry (August 25, 1788 – December 25, 1837) was an American politician, slave owner, and soldier who was killed in Florida during the Seminole Wars. The Missouri county of Gentry is named for him.[1] He was the first mayor and founder of Columbia, Missouri.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 136.
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