About Hugh Gillis
Lived 1918 – 2013 (aged 94). Hugh Gillis was an American politician.
Hugh Marion Gillis (September 6, 1918 – January 1, 2013) was an American politician.
Early life and education Born in Soperton, Georgia, Gillis was a farmer and timber grower. He graduated from Soperton High School and then from University of Georgia with a degree in agriculture in 1939.
Political career Gillis served as a Democrat in the Georgia House of Representatives for twelve years and then the Georgia State Senate from 1962 to 2004 before retiring; when he retired, Gillis was the longest-serving member of the Georgia General Assembly.
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Who was Hugh Gillis?
former Georgia state legislator
When was Hugh Gillis born?
Hugh Gillis was born on 6 September 1918 in Soperton.
When did Hugh Gillis die?
Hugh Gillis died on 1 January 2013 in Vidalia.
What was Hugh Gillis's occupation?
Hugh Gillis was a politician.
What nationality was Hugh Gillis?
Hugh Gillis was American.
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