Carlton H. Colwell
Carlton Colwell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office 1964–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1926 Blairsville, Georgia |
| Died | August 9, 2021 (aged 95) Blairsville, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Odetta Marguerite Ralston |
| Occupation | contractor |
Carlton H. Colwell (June 27, 1926 – August 9, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
Colwell was born in Blairsville, Georgia, in a family with six sons. His father was a farmer. He attended public schooling in Union County, Georgia.[1] He later worked as contractor in Blairsville, founding with his brothers the Colwell Construction Company,[2] after working for General Motors. Colwell served in the Georgia House of Representatives as a Democrat representing district 4 from 1964 until 1991 (140th Georgia General Assembly).[3] He later served as the chairman of the State Institution and Property Committee, overseeing the state prison system. Colwell died on August 9, 2021, at the age of 95.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Digital Library of Georgia". dlg.galileo.usg.edu. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ "About Us | Colwell Construction Company". colwellconstruction.com. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
- ^ "STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA" (PDF). October 10, 2007. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- ^ Batesville, Inc. "Obituary for Carlton Harry Colwell at MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME". www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
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