George Torrey (Mississippi politician)
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| Born | 1808 Mississippi |
| Died | September 12, 1886 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | State legislator |
George Torrey (ca. 1808-September 12, 1886) was a state legislator in Mississippi. He married and had several children including William D. Torrey who became a lawyer and state legislator.[1][2] He owned the "Sunflower" cotton plantation on the Yazoo River in Jefferson County, Mississippi. He served in the Mississippi Senate and in 1845 introduced finance legislation that became law.[3]
References
- ↑ "Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Mississippi: Embracing an Authentic and Comprehensive Account of the Chief Events in the History of the State and a Record of the Lives of Many of the Most Worthy and Illustrious Families and Individuals". Goodspeed. August 9, 1891 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Society, Mississippi Historical (August 9, 1906). "Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society". The Society – via Google Books.
- ↑ Torrey, Frederic Crosby (August 9, 1924). The Torrey Families and Their Children in America. Author. ISBN 978-0-598-46210-7 – via Google Books.
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