History of Cobb County Georgia United States of America

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Biographical Sketch of Alexander Stephens Clay

Alexander Stephens Clay, senator, was born in Cobb county, Ga., Sept. 25, 1853; son of W. J. and A. E. (Peek) Clay. He was brought up on a farm and secured an education through his own efforts, graduating at Hiwassee college in 1875. He taught school two years, studied law with Judge David Irwin of Marietta, Ga., and was admitted to the bar in 1877. He was a member of the city council, 1880-81; represented Cobb county in the state legislature, 1884-87 and 1889-90, and was speaker for two terms. He was elected state senator in 1892 and served as president of the senate, 1892-94. He was chairman of the Democratic state executive committee from 1894. In October, 1896, he was elected United States senator to succeed Gen. John B. Gordon and took his seat, March 4, 1897. He was a member of the committees on agriculture and forestry; claims; immigration; post-offices and post roads; and to establish the University of the United States. He was re-elected in 1902.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

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