Richard Gentry | |
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![]() 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 | ![]() |
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.
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