George Stephenson (politician)

George Stephenson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1854–1854
Personal details
Born(1814-03-14)March 14, 1814
DiedOctober 23, 1878(1878-10-23) (aged 64)
Lapidum, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyWhig
RelativesWilliam B. Stephenson (brother)
OccupationPolitician

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

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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

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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

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Stephenson died on October 23, 1878, at his home in Lapidum, Maryland.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 374–375. Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Archive.org.Open access icon
  2. ^ a b c "Mr. Geo. Stephenson". The Union. November 2, 1878. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Harford County". The Baltimore Sun. September 10, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved March 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.