U.S. Congressman. Graduating from University of Georgia Law School, in 1921, he was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Lexington, Georgia. He was a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, (1907-08), Mayor of Lexington, (1908-14) and Elbert County Attorney, (1928-33). In 1933, he was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles H. Brand, reelected to the Seventy-fourth Congress and to the next twelve succeeding Congresses, serving until 1961. Not seeking reelection, he lived in retirement until his death at age 81.
U.S. Congressman. Graduating from University of Georgia Law School, in 1921, he was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Lexington, Georgia. He was a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives, (1907-08), Mayor of Lexington, (1908-14) and Elbert County Attorney, (1928-33). In 1933, he was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles H. Brand, reelected to the Seventy-fourth Congress and to the next twelve succeeding Congresses, serving until 1961. Not seeking reelection, he lived in retirement until his death at age 81.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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