Hugh Comer
Hugh Moss Comer (1842 – February 26, 1900) was an American businessman. He was a president of the Central of Georgia Railway and co-founder of Bibb Manufacturing Company, in addition to having several directorships and self-owned companies.
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The Comer House in Savannah, Georgia | |
| Born | Hugh Moss Comer 1842 Spring Hill, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1900 (aged 58) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Presidency of the Central of Georgia Railway |
| Spouse(s) | Mary E. Bates (m. circa 1868–1875; her death) Lilla Hall (m. circa 1800–1900; his death) |
| Relatives | B. B. Comer (brother) J. W. Comer (brother) |
One of his former residences, located at 2 East Taylor Street, in Monterey Square in Savannah, Georgia, is known as the Comer House today. It was built in 1880. Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, was a guest at the house in 1886.
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