Stephen Heard
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Governor Stephen Heard |
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A portrait of Governor Heard
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| Governor of Georgia | |
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In office May 24, 1780 – August 18, 1781 |
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| Preceded by | Humphrey Wells |
| Succeeded by | Myrick Davies |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
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In office 1779–1795 |
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| Born |
Stephen Heard November 1, 1740 Hanover County, Virginia |
| Died | November 15, 1815 (aged 75) Heardmont, Elbert County, Georgia |
| Political party | American Whigs |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Germany (-1778), Elizabeth Darden Heard (August 25, 1785- November 11, 1815) |
| Residence | Heardmont |
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| Allegiance |
 Great Britain United States
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| Service/branch |
Colonial Militia Continental Army
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| Years of service | 1754–63 (British Militia) 1775–79 (Continental Army) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel (United States) |
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Stephen Heard (November 1, 1740 – November 15, 1815) was the Governor of Georgia of Georgia a position that was, out of necessity, named from the Georgia House of Representatives and was later known as Governor. He served in this position from May 24, 1780 until August 18, 1781. One record lists Heard as resigning as president in 1782.
Heard had fought in the French and Indian War and was a hero of the American Revolutionary War. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Georgia militia under Lieutenant John Dooly. He fought with Gen. Elijah Clarke at the Battle of Kettle Creek where he was captured. Heard was also a friend of George Washington.
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