E. S. Dortch (September 13, 1841 – August 29, 1943) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate.[1]

E. S. Dortch
Member of the Louisiana State Senate
In office
1900–1908
Personal details
Born(1841-09-13)September 13, 1841
DiedAugust 29, 1943(1943-08-29) (aged 101)
PartyDemocratic

Life and career

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Dortch was born in Claiborne County, Mississippi.[2] He was a justice of the peace.[3]

In 1900, Dortch was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1908.[1]

Dortch died on August 29, 1943 at his daughter's home in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 101.[4]

References

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  1. 1 2 McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2023 via Wayback Machine.
  2. "Biography - E. S. Dortch". LAGenWeb. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  3. "Col. E.S. Dortch, Age 101, Civil War Veteran Dies". The Times. Shreveport, Louisiana. August 31, 1943. p. 13. Retrieved February 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. "Funeral Rites Are Held for E.S. Dortch, 102". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. August 31, 1943. p. 20. Retrieved February 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon