Background
Candler, Charles Murphey was born on March 17, 1858 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. Son of Milton A. and Eliza C. (Murphey) Candler.
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Candler, Charles Murphey was born on March 17, 1858 in Decatur, Georgia, United States. Son of Milton A. and Eliza C. (Murphey) Candler.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Georgia, 1877, Doctor of Laws, 1924.
Admitted to Georgia bar, 1880. Member Georgia House of Representatives, four terms (resigned 1909), State Senate, 1904-1906. Appointed member R.R. communications of Georgia, April 1909, for unexpired term of 2 years.
Elected for terms, 1911-1917, 1917-1923 (Chairman of the Board). Member C. M. and Scott Candler, since 1923.
Mason.
Married Mary H. Scott, October 26, 1882. Children: Laura Eliza, George Scott, Rebekah, Milton Anthony, Charles Murphey.