Carlton H. Colwell

Carlton Colwell
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 4th district
In office
1964–1995
Personal details
Born (1926-06-27) June 27, 1926
Blairsville, Georgia
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Odetta Marguerite Ralston
Occupation contractor

Carlton H. Colwell (born June 27, 1926) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.

Colwell was born in Blairsville, Georgia, in a family with six sons. His father was a farmer. He attended public schooling in Union County, Georgia.[1] He later worked as contractor in Blairsville, founding with his brothers the Colwell Construction Company,[2] after working for General Motors. Colwell served in the Georgia House of Representatives as a Democrat representing district 4 from 1964 until 1991 (140th Georgia General Assembly).[3] He later served as the chairman of the State Institution and Property Committee, overseeing the state prison system.

References

  1. "Digital Library of Georgia". dlg.galileo.usg.edu. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  2. "About Us | Colwell Construction Company". colwellconstruction.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  3. "STATE CAPITOL ATLANTA" (PDF). 10 October 2007. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
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