Samuel Elbert was an American politician and military leader during the American Revolutionary War. He served as a general in the Continental Army and played a significant role in the defense of Georgia. Elbert was also a member of the Continental Congress, where he contributed to the formation of the new nation. In addition to his military service, Elbert was the governor of Georgia from 1785 to 1786. He worked on various initiatives to promote economic development and improve the state's infrastructure. His leadership helped shape the early governance of Georgia in the post-revolutionary period.