George Stephenson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1854–1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 14, 1814 |
| Died | October 23, 1878 (aged 64) Lapidum, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Relatives | William B. Stephenson (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician |
George Stephenson (March 14, 1814 – October 23, 1878) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.
Early life and family
George Stephenson was born on March 14, 1814, to Priscilla (née Hopkins) and James Stephenson. His father was a slaveholder, served in the War of 1812 and was a hotelier in Perryville, Maryland.[1] Stephenson was the brother of William B. Stephenson.[2]
Career
Stephenson was a Whig.[2][3] Stephenson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.[4]
Personal life
Stephenson died on October 23, 1878, at his home in Lapidum, Maryland.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 374–375. Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- 1 2 3 "Mr. Geo. Stephenson". The Union. November 2, 1878. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Harford County". The Baltimore Sun. September 10, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
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