Benjamin Wynn Fortson Jr. | |
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21st Secretary of State of Georgia | |
In office 1946 – May 19, 1979 | |
Preceded by | John Bryan Wilson |
Succeeded by | David Poythress |
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Born | Wilkes County, Georgia | December 19, 1904
Died | May 19, 1979 Atlanta, Georgia | (aged 74)
Resting place | Resthaven Cemetery Washington, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Cade (d. 10/21/1966) |
Children | Ann McNeill Fortson Mandus (d. 06/21/2013) |
Alma mater | Emory University |
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Benjamin Wynn Fortson Jr. (December 19, 1904 – May 19, 1979) was a Secretary of State of Georgia. After being selected by Ellis Arnall, the governor in 1946, Fortson kept his title as secretary until 1979, making him the longest-running secretary in Georgia history.