Stephen A. Corker

Stephen A. Corker

Stephen Alfestus Corker (May 7, 1830 - October 18, 1879) was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.

Born near Waynesboro, Georgia, Corker attended the common schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Waynesboro, Georgia.He also engaged in agricultural pursuits.He entered the Confederate States Army in 1861, and served as captain of Company A, Third Georgia Regiment.He resumed the practice of law in Waynesboro, Georgia.He served as member of the State house of representatives.

Corker was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-first Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the House declaring Charles H. Prince not entitled to the seat and served from December 22, 1870, to March 3, 1871.He resumed the practice of law in Waynesboro, Georgia, and died there on October 18, 1879.He was interred in the Old Cemetery, Waynesboro, Georgia.

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