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Dawson A. Walker

d. 1881

American judge

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About Dawson A. Walker

Dawson Armstrong Walker (c. 1820 – February 5, 1881) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1866 to 1868.

Walker was "a prominent Republican". In 1872, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Georgia, but was defeated by James Milton Smith. He was noted as being "regarded as one of the best lawyers in Georgia... often consulted by the bar upon vexed and intricate questions".

Walker died at his home in Atlanta.

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Important facts

Died
1881
Positions held
Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dawson A. Walker?

American judge (c. 1820–1881)

When did Dawson A. Walker die?

Dawson A. Walker died in 1881.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dawson A. Walker

· Wikidata: Q123474390

· DBpedia: Dawson A. Walker

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