Dawson, William C. (William Crosby), 1798-1856

William Crosby Dawson (1798-1856) graduated from Franklin College, later the University of Georgia, in 1816 and. was admitted to the bar at Greensboro, GA in 1818. He served in the Creek War of 1836, in the Georgia Assembly, and as judge of Superior Court of Ocmulgee Circuit. He was a representative from Georgia from 1837-1849 and a U. S. senator from 1849-1855.

From the description of William Crosby Dawson papers, 1837-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173862936

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