About Mentor Dotson
Born 1837. Mentor Dotson was an American politician, teacher and shopkeeper.
Mentor Dotson (β?), was an American politician, teacher, minister, and storekeeper. As a state legislator he represented Sumter County, Alabama in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1872β1874. He has been noted as Minter Dotson, Minter Dawson, and Minter Dodson.
He was Black and born enslaved around 1837 or 1838 in Georgia.
Mary Louise Dotson was his daughter; she worked at Tuskegee Institute and was married George James Austin. Their children included Helen Elsie Austin.
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Who was Mentor Dotson?
American politician (b. 1837β?)
When was Mentor Dotson born?
Mentor Dotson was born in 1837.
What was Mentor Dotson's occupation?
Mentor Dotson was a politician, teacher and shopkeeper.
What nationality was Mentor Dotson?
Mentor Dotson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mentor Dotson. https://biography.guide/mentor-dotson/
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