Marshall Johnson Wellborn

Marshall J. Wellborn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	Alfred Iverson Sr.
Succeeded by	James Johnson
Personal details
Born	Marshall Johnson Wellborn (1808-05-29)May 29, 1808 near Eatonton, Georgia, U.S.
Died	October 16, 1874(1874-10-16) (aged 66) Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Resting place	Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Georgia
Profession	Politician, lawyer, jurist

Marshall Johnson Wellborn (May 29, 1808 – October 16, 1874) was an American politician, lawyer and jurist. From 1849 to 1851, he served one term as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia.

Biography

Born near Eatonton, Georgia in 1808 and attended the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. He studied law and was admitted to the state bar in 1826. He began practicing law in Columbus, Georgia, and was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1833 and 1834. From 1838 through 1842, he was a Georgia superior court judge.

Congress

Wellborn was elected in 1848 as a Democrat to represent Georgia's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives during the 31st Congress.

After his congressional service, Wellborn became an ordained Baptist minister in 1864.

Death and burial

He died in Columbus on October 16, 1874, and was buried in historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia.

References

• United States Congress. "Marshall Johnson Wellborn (id: W000271)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.