Hugh Manson DORSEY

Background

DORSEY, Hugh Manson was born on July 10, 1871 in Fayetteville, Georgia. Son of Rufus Thomas and Sarah Matilda (Bennett) Dorsey.

Education

University of Georgia., A. B.; University of Virginia. Law School

Career

SolicitorGeneral, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, 1910-1916. Governor of Georgia, 1917-1919-21. Judge, City Court of Atlanta, since 1926.

Membership

• Member of Phi Beta Kappa. Georgia History Society Clubs: Capital City, Piedmont Driving.

Connections

Spouse Mary Adair Wilkinson, Valdesta, Georgia.