John A. Treutlen

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John Adam Treutlen
9th Governor of Georgia
In office May 8, 1777 – January 10, 1778
Preceded by	Button Gwinnett
Succeeded by	John Houstoun
Personal details
Born	Hans Adam Treuettlen (1734-01-16)January 16, 1734 Kürnbach, Duchy of Württemberg (now Germany)
Died	March 1, 1782(1782-03-01) (aged 48)
Spouse	Marguerite Dupuis

John Adam Treutlen, born Hans Adam Treuettlen (January 16, 1734 – March 1, 1782) was a politician and businessman who served as the first elected governor of Georgia,^[a] from 1777 to 1778. He was a leader in Georgia during the American Revolution and helped write Georgia's first constitution. He arrived in Colonial America as an indentured servant and rose to become a wealthy merchant and landowner. He became a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, serving in 1782 until his assassination.
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