Background
Brantley, William Gordon was born on September 18, 1860 in Blackshear, Pierce Company, Georgia, United States. Son of Benjamin D. and Janet (McRae) Brantley.
Brantley, William Gordon was born on September 18, 1860 in Blackshear, Pierce Company, Georgia, United States. Son of Benjamin D. and Janet (McRae) Brantley.
Education common schools and (2 years) University of Georgia.
Admitted to bar, 1881. Member Georgia House of Representatives, 1884-1885, Senate, 1886-1887. Solicitor general (prosecuting attorney), Brunswick Circuit, 1888-1896.
Member 55th to 62d Congresses (1897-1913), 11th Georgia District (declined renomination). In law practice as special counsel for railways in federal valuation, Washington, since 1913. Vice-president and general counsel Fruit Growers Express Company, Western Fruit Express Company, Burlington Refrigerator Express.
Member Ga; member 55th to 62d Congresses (1897-1913), 11th Ga.
Married Jessie Kate Westbrook, June 6, 1883 (died 1895).; married second, Mary George Linn, January 8, 1901. Children: Irene Jeannette (deceased), William Gordon, Jessie Kate, Marguerite, Benjamin Daniel (deceased).