George A. Jenks
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George Augustus Jenks (March 26, 1836 – February 10, 1908) was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He served in Congress and as Solicitor General of the United States.
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George A. Jenks | |
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4th Solicitor General of the United States | |
In office July 1886 – May 1889 | |
Appointed by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | John Goode |
Succeeded by | Orlow W. Chapman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 25th district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
Preceded by | District re-established |
Succeeded by | Harry White |
Personal details | |
Born | (1836-03-26)March 26, 1836 Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | February 10, 1908(1908-02-10) (aged 71) Brookville, Pennsylvania, US |
Education | Jefferson College |
Occupation | U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district, United States Solicitor General, |
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