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Henry Hull Carlton
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Henry Hull Carlton, circa 1890
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Seaborn Reese |
| Succeeded by | Thomas G. Lawson |
| Member of the Georgia Senate | |
| In office 1884-1885 |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1873-1877 1899 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1835 Athens, Georgia |
| Died | October 26, 1905 (aged 70) Athens, Georgia |
| Resting place | Oconee Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia Jefferson Medical College'= |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War American Civil War |
Henry Hull Carlton (May 14, 1835 – October 26, 1905) was an American politician, medical doctor, journalist, and soldier. He was known for serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and for his military service.
Early Life and Education
Henry Hull Carlton was born in Athens, Georgia, in 1835. He attended the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens for two years. After that, he went to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1856.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, Henry Carlton served in the Confederate States Army. He held different ranks, including lieutenant, captain, and major of artillery. Later in his life, he also served as a major in the Spanish–American War. He worked in the inspector general's office during that time.
A Career in Politics and Law
After the Civil War, Henry Carlton married Helen C. Newton in 1867. He worked as a medical doctor until 1872. The next year, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. He served there until 1877, even acting as the speaker pro tempore (a temporary leader) for a period.
Carlton also worked as a journalist. He was the editor and owner of the Athens Banner newspaper until 1880. This newspaper is now known as the Athens Banner Herald. While working as a journalist, he also studied law. He passed the bar exam in 1881, which meant he could practice law. He then started his own law practice in Athens. He also served as the city attorney for Athens in 1881 and 1882.
In 1884, Carlton was elected to the Georgia Senate. He served as its president in 1884 and 1885. As a member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the 50th United States Congress. He served as a Representative for Georgia. He was re-elected for one more term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
After his time in the U.S. Congress, Carlton served one more term in the Georgia House of Representatives in 1899. He passed away at his home in Athens on October 26, 1905. He was buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens.
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Henry Hull Carlton's signature
