George H. Dudley is a son of William and Patsey (Petty) Dudley, who were born, reared and married in Hickman County, Tenn. They spent their lives in their native county, and followed farming until their respective deaths. Our subject was born in Hicknian County February 10, 1847, and resided with his father until the latter's death. He was twelve years of age at that time. His mother died when he was six years old, and his father took a second wife. To the first marriage eight children were born, two surviving; and to the latter marriage four were born, three of whom are yet living. After his father's death, George H. resided with an uncle until twenty years of age. He then went to Williamson County, where he remained one year, and then returned to Hickman County, and after a two years' residence there, came to Perry County, where he owns about 200 acres of land near Buffalo River. In politics Mr. Dudley is a Democrat. In February, 1873, he married Charlotte Greer, and of the seven children born to them six are living.