GEORGE W. WALTERS
(1837 - ....) -
HOUSE, 37th General Assembly, 1871-73; representing Decatur and Perry counties; party affiliation at this session not indicated but was a sometime member of the Greenback Party. Born in Tennessee c.1837; exact date and place of birth, names of parents, and extent of schooling not found; studied law. One George Walters was married in 1860 to E. E. White, daughter of M. N. White; one son - J. L. There was more than one George Walters in Decatur County during their period and there is no certainty that information found outside House Journal applied to legislator.
Sources: Decatur County Herald, May 4, 1900; Jan. 25, 1901; Jan. 17, 1902; Nov. 13, 1906; Linden Times, Aug. 19, 1880; U. S. Census, 1860, Decatur County.
Biographical Directory Tennessee General Assembly 1796-1969 Preliminary No. 13 Benton and Decatur Counties
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