City: Clarksville
FORT, Dancey, attorney at law; born Adams, Tenn., Oct. 11, 1870; French-Huguenot descent; son of Josiah W. and Eliza Penelope (Dancey) FORT; father’s occupation, Baptist minister; paternal grandfather Joel B. FORT, paternal grandmother Nancy (Metcalf) FORT, maternal grandfather William Exum DANCEY, maternal grandmother Nancy Hodges (Deggs) DANCEY; educated public schools and University of Tenn.; graduated Cumberland University with degree of LL.B. June 20, 1891; member of Odd Fellows, Elks and Knights of Pythias; married Benjamin GILL Nov. 11, 1896; in early life worked on a farm; admitted to bar Clarksville, Tenn., Sept. 21, 1891; chairman executive Democratic committee in Montgomery Co. 8 years; State Senator 1906-1910; City Attorney Clarksville, Tenn.; trustee and treasurer Odd Fellows Home; member of law firm of Savage & Fort, Clarksville; member of Baptist church.
