Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Carroll County
In office November 7, 1842 – February 4, 1843
Personal details
Born
(1809-12-29)December 29, 1809 Chowan County[1] or Perquimans County,[2] North Carolina, U.S.
Died
December 28, 1882(1882-12-28) (aged 72) Belton, Texas, U.S.
Cause of death
Malaria
Resting place
Old Salado Graveyard, Salado, Texas, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouses
Melissa Ann Butler
(m. 1840; died 1865)
Cynthia W. Williams
(m. 1865; died 1882)
Children
9, including Joseph
Relatives
Lyndon Baines Johnson (great-grandson)
Alma mater
University of Alabama
Profession
Baptist preacher
journalist
politician
Known for
Co-founding Baylor University
Awards
Honorary A.M. degree from Baylor University
George Washington Baines (December 29, 1809 – December 28, 1882) was an American politician, Baptist preacher, journalist, slaveowner, and educator. He was a co-founder, and the third president of Baylor University, while the university was located in Independence, Texas.
He was the maternal great-grandfather of the 36th U.S. president, Lyndon Baines Johnson.
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