Background
Fitzhugh, Millsaps was born on March 29, 1903 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Guston T. and Josie (Millsaps) Fitzhugh.
Fitzhugh, Millsaps was born on March 29, 1903 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Guston T. and Josie (Millsaps) Fitzhugh.
Bachelor of Laws, Emory University, 1926.
Admitted to Tennessee bar 1925, since practiced in Memphis. Member firn Fitzhugh & Fitzhugh, 1925-1930, Fitzhugh, Murray & Fitzhugh, 1930-1950, Fitzhugh & Clay, since 1950. United States district attorney, Memphis, 1953-1959.
The state should not use its authority to promote particular religious beliefs, nor should it require prayer or worship in the public schools. However, the state should leave students free to practice their own religious convictions.
Methodist member is very much a folk theologian who should speak 'plain truth to plain people'.
Member of advisory board Memphis State University. Member American, Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis bar associations, Federal Judicial Conference Sixth Circuit, Phi Delta Phi, Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Memphis Country, Tennessee, Memphis Hunt and Polo.
Married Sally Taylor, October 14, 1933.