George W. E. Dorsey

George Washington Emery Dorsey
From 1904's Nebraskans, 1854 to 1904, published by the Omaha Bee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891
Preceded by	Edward K. Valentine
Succeeded by	Omer Madison Kem
Personal details
Born	(1842-01-25)January 25, 1842 Loudoun County, Virginia
Died	June 12, 1911(1911-06-12) (aged 69) Salt Lake City, Utah
Political party	Republican
Military service
Branch/service	Union Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Major
Unit	6th West Virginia Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	American Civil War

George Washington Emery Dorsey (January 25, 1842 – June 12, 1911) was a Representative in the United States Congress from Nebraska.

Biography

Dorsey was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, and moved with his parents to Preston County, Virginia (now West Virginia), in 1856. He attended private schools and Oak Hill Academy.

During the American Civil War, he recruited a volunteer company and entered the Union Army in August 1861 as a first lieutenant in the 6th Regiment West Virginia Infantry. He was subsequently promoted to captain and major for meritorious service and was mustered out with the Army of the Shenandoah in August 1865.

Dorsey moved to Nebraska in 1866 and studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in 1869. He engaged in banking and served as vice president of the State board of agriculture. He was chairman of the Republican State central committee and was elected as a Republican to the Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1885–March 3, 1891). He served as chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency (Fifty-first Congress) and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1890 to the Fifty-second Congress. He engaged in mining enterprises in Nevada and Utah.

Dorsey died in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was buried in the City Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska.

References

• United States Congress. "George W. E. Dorsey (id: D000439)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-10-13