Richard Gentry (Missouri politician)
Richard Gentry | |
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Portrait by George Caleb Bingham | |
| Mayor of Columbia, Missouri | |
| In office 1821 | |
| Member of the Missouri Senate | |
| In office 1826–1830 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 25, 1788 Boonesborough, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | December 25, 1837 (aged 49) Near Lake Okeechobee, Florida, United States |
| Resting place | Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Hawkins Gentry |
| Children | 13 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Kentucky Militia Missouri Militia |
| Years of service | 1808–1837 |
| Rank | Captain (Kentucky Militia) Major General (Missouri Militia) |
| Battles/wars | |
Richard Gentry (August 25, 1788 – December 25, 1837) was an American politician, slave owner, and soldier from Missouri. Gentry was killed in Florida at the Battle of Lake Okeechobee during the Seminole Wars. The Missouri county of Gentry is named for him. He was the first mayor and founder of Columbia, Missouri.