William Carlton Mobley (December 7, 1906 – October 14, 1981) was a

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and

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from the

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state of

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. He is one of the youngest people to ever be elected to the United States House of Representatives, having entered the house at the age of 25.

Early years and education

Mobley was born near Hillsboro,

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, and graduated from

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with a law degree in 1928. While at Mercer, he was a member of

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Political service and law career

Mobley practiced law in

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before serving as secretary to Congressman

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from 1929 to 1932. In 1932, Mobley was elected as a

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to the

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representing

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(Rutherford had died in office; Mobley was elected in a special election to replace him). Mobley did not seek reelection. Subsequently, Mobley served in Georgia's Executive Department from 1934 to 1937, under

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; as an Assistant Attorney General of Georgia from 1941 to 1943; as a Lieutenant Commander in the

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from 1943 to 1946; and as a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1954 to 1974, including a term as chief justice from 1972 to 1974.

Later years

Following retirement from the Court, he resided in

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until his death on October 14, 1981. He is interred in

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References

External links

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Photo - Youngest Congressman presents credentials to Speaker Garner
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