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Francis Tennille
Francis Tennille (1747-May 21, 1819), was a Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolutionary War who fought for the American Continental Army.
Born in Virginia, Tennille moved to Georgia before the war broke out in 1775. He joined the 2nd Georgia of the Continental Line and on June 20, 1777 became Lieutenant Colonel and served to the close of war. After the war, Lieutenant Tennille received from the general government a commission as Captain by brevet, in recognition of his services in the Continental Army.
famous English family of that name.
It has been documented that Francis Tennille owned over 6000 acres and 57 slaves.
Legacy.
The city of Tennille, Georgia in Washington County, Georgia, was named in his honor. The population was 1,505 at the 2000 census. It was home for 10 years to noted architect Charles E. Choate.
References.
- http://www.dixclemens.com/tennille/f_tennille_1747.html
External links.
- Francis T. Tennille slave medical care accounts, 1859-1860 from the Digital Library of Georgia