William Glascock (May 28, 1730 – c. December 23, 1793) served as Chairman of the Executive Council (governor) of Georgia during the American Revolution.
Glascock subsequently served in the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.
[1] This act was passed by Royal Governor James Wright and the King's Council who were angered by the continued patriot opposition to British rule in Georgia after the capture of Savannah in 1778.
In 1779, Glascock served as acting governor and helped establish the new state of Georgia government.
[4] He is buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, Georgia along with his second wife, Elizabeth, and a grandson.