About William Theophilus Dortch
Lived 1824 – 1889 (aged 65). William Theophilus Dortch was an American politician.
William Theophilus Dortch (August 23, 1824 – November 21, 1889) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States senator from North Carolina from 1862 to 1865. He also served as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He served in the North Carolina Senate from 1879 to 1885.
Early life Dortch was born August 23, 1824 to William Dortch and his wife, Drusilla at his father's plantation, situated in Nash County, North Carolina about 5 miles from the town of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Political career Dortch was a member of the North Carolina General Assembly from 1852 to 1861. In 1860 Dortch served as Speaker of the House of Commons.
Personal life Dortch married Elizabeth Pittman of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, they had seven children. Dortch later married Hattie Williams of Berryville, Virginia, they had four children.
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American politician (1824–1889)
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William Theophilus Dortch was born on 23 August 1824 in Rocky Mount.
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William Theophilus Dortch died on 21 November 1889 in Goldsboro.
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