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Hugh Gillis

Hugh Gillis

American politician

Hugh Marion Gillis (September 6, 1918 – January 1, 2013) was an American politician.

Quick Facts Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 20th district, Preceded by ...

Early life and education

Born in Soperton, Georgia, Gillis was a farmer and timber grower. He graduated from University of Georgia with a degree in agriculture.[1]

Political career

Gilles served as a Democrat in the Georgia House of Representatives for twelve years and then the Georgia State Senate from 1962 to 2004 before retiring.[2] He died in Vidalia, Georgia.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    New Georgia Encyclopedia, Hugh Gillis
  2. [2]
    "Members Of The General Assembly Of Georgia - Term 1965-1966". State of Georgia. February 1965. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  3. [3]
    Obituary Archived 2013-02-19 at archive.today


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