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.
George Stephenson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1854–1854 Serving with Stevenson Archer and William M. Elliott | |
| 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 |
Early life and family
editGeorge 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
editStephenson was a Whig.[2][3] Stephenson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1854.[4]
Personal life
editStephenson died on October 23, 1878, at his home in Lapidum, Maryland.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 374–375. Retrieved October 17, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b c "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.
