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William B. Dortch

1828 – 1882

American lawyer and politician

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Lived 1828 – 1882 (aged 53–54). William B. Dortch was an American military officer, lawyer and politician.

William Baskerville Dortch (August 10, 1828 - March 10, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician from Fayette County, Tennessee who served two consecutive terms from 1853-1856 as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from Fayette County.

Dortch was born in North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1849 (an 1846 letter of his to James Johnston Pettigrew is now preserved at the University) He became a lawyer and lived in La Grange, Tennessee. He served as a major in the Confederate Army.

He died in 1882 and is buried in Somerville, Tennessee.

His son, J. H. Dortch, would later serve in the Tennessee Senate.

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Important facts

Born
1828
Birth century
19th century
Died
1882
Occupation
Military officer, lawyer, politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
Also known as
William Baskerville Dortch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William B. Dortch?

American lawyer and politician

When was William B. Dortch born?

William B. Dortch was born in 1828.

When did William B. Dortch die?

William B. Dortch died in 1882.

What was William B. Dortch's occupation?

William B. Dortch was a military officer, lawyer and politician.

What nationality was William B. Dortch?

William B. Dortch was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William B. Dortch

· Wikidata: Q109302781

· DBpedia: William B. Dortch

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