William Theophilus Dortch
William Theophilus Dortch | |
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| Confederate States Senator from North Carolina | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – May 10, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| 47th Speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons | |
| In office 1860–1861 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Settle Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Nathan N. Fleming |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Commons from Wayne County | |
| In office 1852–1861 | |
| Preceded by | Curtis H. Brogden |
| Succeeded by | B. B. Rives |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1824 Nash County, North Carolina |
| Died | November 21, 1889 (aged 65) Goldsboro, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Theophilus Dortch (August 23, 1824 – November 21, 1889) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States senator from North Carolina from 1862 to 1865. He also served as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He served in the North Carolina Senate from 1879 to 1885.