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History of Lee County GeorgiaSelect a City, Town, Village or Township: No Data Yet -- Coming Soon! Our database does not include an historic photo for Lee County Georgia, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biography of Robert Wyche Davis Robert Wyche Davis, representative, was born in Lee county, Ga., March 15, 1849; son of the Rev. Jesse M. and Elizabeth (Dickerson) Davis, and grandson of the Rev. William Davis, a pioneer Baptist minister of Georgia. He was educated in the public schools, and in 1863 entered the Confederate army, serving until the close of the war. He was admitted to the bar in 1868, and practised law in his native state until 1879 when he removed to Florida. He was a representative in the Florida state legislature in 1885 and 1886, and speaker in 1886. He was an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1888. He was a Democratic representative from Florida in the 55th-58th congresses, 1897-1903. Local History and Genealogy Links: |
Georgia Facts: Lee County Facts: Seat: LeesburgEstablished: 1826 Formed from: Creek Nation |