Alford+Colquitt

**By: A'liyah Gouch**
 * All About Me**
 * I was born in 1824, in Walton Country in Georgia. I am the son of U.S. Senator Walter Colquitt, for whom Colquitt County is named! Graduating from Princeton University in 1844, I decided to fight in the Mexican War. I was 25 when I entered Georgia politics, joining my other half Joseph E. Brownin the state senate in 1849. Before the Civil War, I served in Congress and at Georgis's Secession Convention. During the war years, I was an able military leader and rose to the rank of major general. I was elected governer in 1876. Around that time, several thousand friends asked for government jobs! Those who did not get one ended up turning to voters against me! There was also this stupid rumor that I have been dealing illegal goods with the Northeastern railroad! What a horrible lie. You know, why would I do that? I am loyal to Georgia! Anyway, a legislative committe found me innocent of the charges, although other members of Georgia's executive branch found me guilty! I was re-elected and served until 1882. During my administration, the state's debt constitution was not rewritten until 1945. I was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1883 and 1888. I died in March, 1894.**


 * By: Micheal Raines**
 * Activities, Work Information, and Friends**
 * I graduated from Princeton University. In the war I was a major general. I was elected the Governor of Georgia from 1876 to 1882. I, along with the rest of the Bourbon Truimvirate, helped rebuild Georgia's economy. I did this by reducing the State debt, and approving a new state constitution. I was also elected to the US Senate form 1883 to 1888. I was also involved in a scandal in which I turned out to be innocent.**
 * Friends: Joseph E. Brown: (Fellow Bourbon Triumviree and Political ally)**
 * John B. Gordon: (Fellow Bourbon Triumviree)**
 * Robert Toombs: (Segregationist and supporter)**
 * Henry Grady: (Triumvirate Supporter)**


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 * By: Jenny Cepic**
 * Timeline, picture album, groups, and fans**
 * groups: georgia government, princeton university, being governor!**
 * By: Aimee Ergle**
 * Media Link**