| December 0, 1757 |
William Gerard De Brahm (1718-1799?) designs the community of Ebenezer
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| February 8, 1757 |
Georgia Assembly passes a bill allowing justices of the peace take into custody any Arcadians who are unwilling to work. |
| February 16, 1757 |
Henry Ellis arrives in Savannah, carrying his orders to replace John Reynolds as Governor. Reynolds immediately sets sail on the Charming Martha, leaving Ellis in charge.
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Governors of Georgia, 1733-1800
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| June 16, 1757 |
Henry Ellis delivers his first address to the Georgia general assembly
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| July 7, 1757 |
Gov. John Reynolds arrives in England. He resigns as royal governor and returns to his rank in the royal navy.
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| July 19, 1757 |
Law passed by the Georgia legislature that prohibits trade to the south of the colony. Georgia had become increasingly fearful of Spanish Florida, especially as the settlers pushed south
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| July 28, 1757 |
Georgia provides for militia training every Sabbath at the place of public worship.
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| September 21, 1757 |
James Jackson born, Moreton, Hamstead, Devonshire, England
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James Jackson |
| October 4, 1757 |
Land for city of Sunbury granted to Mark Carr.
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| October 25, 1757 |
Georgia Governor Henry Ellis and South Carolina Governor William Lyttleton meet with various Chiefs in an effort to preserve the peace during the war with France
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| November 3, 1757 |
Because of increased tensions due to the French and Indian War, Georgia signs a peace treaty with the Creek Indians.
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Creek Indians |
