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Richard Gentry

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Gender Male
Death186 years ago
Date of birth August 25,1788
Zodiac sign Virgo
Born Madison County
Kentucky
United States
DiedOkeechobee County
Florida
United States
Date of died December 25,1837
Great grandchild Frank Paxton
Grandchildren Mary Neill Paxton
Great grandparent Maj. Robert Harris
Grandparents Christopher Harris
Previous positionMissouri State Senator (1826–1830), Mayor of Columbia (1821–1821)
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Richard Gentry Life story


Richard Gentry was an American politician and military officer who died during the Seminole Wars. The Missouri county of Gentry is named for him. He was the first mayor and founder of Columbia, Missouri.

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