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Bullock, Rufus Brown

business man, governor, was born March 28, 1834, in Bethlehem, N. Y. He formed the Southern Express company, and became one of its active managers. During the civil war he continued this occupation under the direction of the confederate government, establishing railroads and telegraph lines on interior routes. After the cessation of hostilities, Mr. Bullock resumed the management of express affairs, and was elected one of the trustees and secretary of the Southern Express company. Its present magnitude is largely due to his management at that time. He was also associated in the organization of the first national bank of Georgia, and was elected its president.

Governor Bullock continued his residence in Georgia, and became president of one of the largest cotton mills in Atlanta.

He has taken no public part in politics since his resignation of the office of governor.