I know very little about American history Dirk, I knew there was a civil war which I believe was won by the northern states. GA, I take to be Georgia, am I right in thinking that this is a southern state? Glad your relocation went well mate.
Oliver Cromwell, born in Cambridgeshire (Huntingdon) had King Charles 1st executed because Charlie was a liar, crooked thief and just couldn't be trusted. Olly died probably of septicaemia due to what is believed to be a urinary complaint. What is not too well known that old Olly was actually dug up a few years after death and posthumously executed for his decision to have Charles 1st beheaded.
To his credit he didn't want Charlie executed but the king was devoid of decency.